The Most Common Barriers to Workplace Agility



Organizational agility is key to remaining competitive in a changing world, allowing businesses to adapt and succeed in a challenging environment. This is what world business leaders believe are the most common factors standing in the way of businesses seeking to achieve their optimal agility.

A study by Ricoh Europe revealed that 39% of 2,140 business leaders believed regulation was the biggest issue impacting on business agility, followed by lack of investment in innovative new technologies at 37%, and rigid, traditional workplace cultures at 35%.

Interestingly, very few – only 33% – of the business leaders interviewed in the study had implemented changes designed to create and support a more agile working environment in their own companies. Instead, they favor the adoption of digital workflows to improve data analytics, management processes, and financial processes instead – seeking to spot new trends and opportunities through smarter data usage.

Trademarks of an Agile Organization 

 So, what does an agile organization look like? According to a study by Accenture LLP, these are the most common elements:

– Strong leadership: 62% of participants said that the right leadership team was essential. Leaders and management at every level need the competencies and accountability to handle diverse situations effectively.
– Strategic decisions are prioritized: Clear distinction between day-to-day leadership decisions and decisions that impact on overall strategy.
– Make better decisions faster: Have the right data and information on hand as soon as possible and create a culture where decision-making isn’t held up by bureaucracy. Data should be mined from multiple sources to obtain critical insights and ensure that decision-making is sound.
– Have the right ecosystem to act quickly: Rapid decision-making should be supported by a rapid response by the organization. This means that support and information is extended to suppliers and others to ensure that they can make decisions soundly and quickly.

 Contemporary Office Furniture that Supports Your Agile Business Environment 

 BE Furniture can help you create a functional and appealing office space that supports your culture of agility. In addition to our wide range of office furniture, including modern reception desks and office reception area furniture, we can also assist you with workspace design and fitment. For more information on our services, please contact us today or visit our website at https://www.befurniture.com/

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