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Why do so many resolutions and change programmes start strong and quietly fade away? By comparing personal habit change with organisational transformation, this article shows how agile principles can make change stick.

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In an era characterised by rapid change and unpredictable challenges, the public sector is increasingly recognising the imperative for Strategic Agility; the capacity to effectively navigate and respond to dynamic environments.

How the Agile Business Consortium can help you solve problems and seize opportunities!

Artificial intelligence (AI) has evolved from its conception in 1950, when Alan Turing introduced the concept of machine intelligence, to becoming a revolutionary force in modern society. While the term "artificial intelligence" was first coined in 1956, the advent of generative AI tools, such as ChatGPT, has marked a significant turning point, dramatically transforming the way individuals and organisations approach work, creativity, and decision-making.

Whenever organisations try to improve something, you can hear them needing more “focus”. More focus on the customer, more focus on cost, more focus on sustainability, etc. What we focus on becomes sharper. What we ignore fades into the background. Using focus in this way allows organisations (and people) to concentrate on one (or just a few) issues and dedicate some extra energy specifically to those issues.

“My boss said we need to be more agile… So I googled it.” Sound familiar? You’re not alone. The word agile gets thrown around a lot, often with very little explanation. It can feel like everyone else already understands it, while you’re stuck trying to figure out if it’s a new process, a mindset, or just a buzzword. But here’s the thing: understanding agile can change the way you work, lead, and collaborate. So yes, agile is worth caring about. And no, you don’t need to panic.

Organisational language plays a powerful but often overlooked role in transformation, shaping mindsets, behaviours, and the success of agility initiatives.