{"id":59479,"date":"2021-11-10T19:53:30","date_gmt":"2021-11-10T17:53:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/blog\/?p=59479"},"modified":"2025-04-11T11:07:11","modified_gmt":"2025-04-11T09:07:11","slug":"agile-organization","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/blog\/agile-organization\/","title":{"rendered":"What are the Characteristics of an Agile Organization?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Times have changed and <strong>it is no longer common for people to remain at the same company for the duration of their working life.<\/strong> It is far more customary for employees to change positions and move onto other companies on a fairly regular basis. To adapt to this trend, companies have to embrace <strong>new working models and organizational structures.<\/strong> One such example is the<strong> agile organization.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Companies like Google, Amazon, and Netflix have demonstrated the potential success of developing an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/deborahlovich\/2021\/11\/10\/thinking-radically-about-new-types-of-agile-empowering-enabling-inspiring-supportive-trusting-leadership\/?sh=26f0a2b13545\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">agile team structure.<\/a> However, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>moving to an agile operating model is not easy,<\/strong> especially for established companies with defined hierarchies and working models. It is therefore vital for companies <strong>to understand what these structures are and how they work before making any organizational changes.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this post, we will take a look at some of the common characteristics of an agile organization. We will also look at some of the different ways agile teams can be organized. Finally, we will discuss some of the benefits of adopting an agile organizational structure.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/request-demo\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-121741 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/27173625\/demo-banner-human-resources-1024x697.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/27173625\/demo-banner-human-resources-1024x697.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/27173625\/demo-banner-human-resources-300x204.jpg 300w, https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/27173625\/demo-banner-human-resources-768x523.jpg 768w, https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/27173625\/demo-banner-human-resources-1536x1045.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/27173625\/demo-banner-human-resources.jpg 1593w\" alt=\"demo banner human resources\" width=\"1024\" height=\"697\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"#Definition\">Agile Structure Definition<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"#Characteristics\">Characteristics of an Agile Organization<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"#Organized\">How are Agile Teams Organized?<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"#Why\">Why Adopt an Agile Organizational Model?<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"#Keys\">Keys to Successful Agile Team Structures<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/blog\/people-management-software\/\">Organize Your People with This Software \u2705<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a name=\"Definition\"><\/a>Agile Structure Definition<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An agile organization is a company whose structure, policies, and capabilities have been designed to enable employees to <strong>quickly respond to changing environments.<\/strong> The primary focus of this organizational approach is adapting to evolving customer needs and changes in the business environment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With a traditional hierarchical organizational structure, power flows vertically, and employees are departmentalized. In other words, each employee has a clearly defined role and position, and there is a rigid chain of command.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In contrast, <strong>agile organizations are built on a network of empowered teams that operate with high standards of alignment, accountability, expertise, transparency, and collaboration.<\/strong> This enables them to react to the emergence of new competitors, rapid advancements in technology and sudden shifts in overall market conditions.<\/span><br \/>\n<!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a name=\"Characteristics\"><\/a>Characteristics of an Agile Organization<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are some of the typical characteristics of an agile organization:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is no top-down hierarchy or traditional chain of command.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A customer-centric approach focused on understanding the needs, wants and desires of customers.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shared purpose and vision. All individuals, teams and departments use an open communication style based on collaboration and sharing to understand how they fit into the overall purpose and vision.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An empowered agile team structure encourages active partnerships and transparent operations.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Employees feel comfortable sharing best practices and seeking continuous improvement opportunities.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They embrace change, encourage experimentation and make decisions quickly.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The development of proactive employees and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/blog\/emotional-intelligence-workplace\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">emotional intelligence in the workplace<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is highly valued.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Agile organizations constantly seek to improve the effectiveness and impact of how they work.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/blog\/company-entrepreneurial-culture\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">corporate culture<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is based on a strong <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/blog\/growth-mindset-meaning\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">growth mindset<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a name=\"Organized\"><\/a>How are Agile Teams Organized?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes to developing an agile organization, there are a number of agile team structures you can go for. The model you choose will depend on a number of factors, including<strong> the size of your organization, the resources at your disposal, and whether or not teams will be broken down into sub-teams.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You also need to take into account responsibility, coordination, and sustainability when you develop your structure.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are a few examples:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Generalist<\/strong>: where each team member has a general understanding of a wide variety of topics. Team members can work on a number of diverse tasks and switch easily with their colleagues. Typically seen in smaller organizations.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Specialist<\/strong>: where each team member has a specific area of expertise and a defined role. This structure is more common in larger agile organizations.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Hybrid<\/strong>: a combination of both generalists and specialists. Advantages of a hybrid structure include improved teamwork, high-quality deliverables, and a greater sense of ownership.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Parallel<\/strong>: team members change tasks with each new project. This approach requires extensive training so that team members can adapt to a variety of roles.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Sub-team<\/strong>: essentially, a team within a team. Used to break large projects down into manageable areas.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --><span id=\"hs-cta-wrapper-2493a455-07a7-4965-9faf-ec449b8bbc5b\" class=\"hs-cta-wrapper\"><span id=\"hs-cta-2493a455-07a7-4965-9faf-ec449b8bbc5b\" class=\"hs-cta-node hs-cta-2493a455-07a7-4965-9faf-ec449b8bbc5b\"><!-- [if lte IE 8]>\n\n\n<div id=\"hs-cta-ie-element\"><\/div>\n\n\n<![endif]--><a href=\"https:\/\/cta-redirect.hubspot.com\/cta\/redirect\/4960096\/2493a455-07a7-4965-9faf-ec449b8bbc5b\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"hs-cta-img-2493a455-07a7-4965-9faf-ec449b8bbc5b\" class=\"hs-cta-img aligncenter\" style=\"border-width: 0px;\" src=\"https:\/\/no-cache.hubspot.com\/cta\/default\/4960096\/2493a455-07a7-4965-9faf-ec449b8bbc5b.png\" alt=\"New call-to-action\" width=\"900\" height=\"308\" \/><\/a><\/span><script charset=\"utf-8\" src=\"https:\/\/js.hscta.net\/cta\/current.js\"><\/script><script type=\"text\/javascript\"> hbspt.cta.load(4960096, '2493a455-07a7-4965-9faf-ec449b8bbc5b', {\"region\":\"na1\"}); <\/script><\/span><!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a name=\"Why\"><\/a>Why Adopt an Agile Organizational Model?\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are a number of benefits to developing an agile team structure in your organization. The most obvious is that it offers the agility to adapt to changing environments and requirements. The benefits don\u2019t stop there, though.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are a few more&#8230;<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More Efficient, Dynamic &amp; Adaptable<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The mindset and culture that an agile organization is based around enable it to react to<strong> the emergence of new competitors, rapid advancements in technology and sudden shifts in overall market conditions.<\/strong> This makes it more dynamic and adaptable. And because agile team structures tend to be distanced from bureaucratic structures, things usually run far more efficiently, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/blog\/increase-workplace-productivity\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">increasing workplace productivity<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More Flexibility<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another key benefit of eliminating the hierarchical structure is that you <strong>gain increased flexibility.<\/strong> This is especially true for generalist and parallel team structures where team members do not have fixed roles and responsibilities. And this flexibility is precisely what enables an agile organization to adapt to changing markets and the introduction of new industry players. This also means that you can tap into new opportunities and keep your brand up-to-date and relevant.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Happier Employees<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Experience has shown that an agile team structure is far more likely to result in happier employees. This is because the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/blog\/work-culture-definition\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">work culture<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is based around the concept of improved <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/blog\/ways-improve-teamwork-sme\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">teamwork<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/blog\/workplace-motivation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">workplace motivation<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. And <strong>because your employees share a common vision and purpose, they tend to find more meaning in the work they do.<\/strong> This is because they feel that you value their opinions and feedback. They are also more <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/blog\/intrinsic-motivation-employees\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">motivated<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and experience less <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/blog\/performance-anxiety-at-work\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">performance anxiety at work<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> because they are given more opportunities to learn, grow, and develop their skill sets.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another important factor is that agile organizations also tend to favor a better work-life balance for employees, reinforcing the concept of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/blog\/psychological-safety-work\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">psychological safety at work<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This results in increased output, lower absenteeism, and increased retention.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Responsive &amp; Collaborative<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another important benefit of creating an agile organization is that it creates <strong>a more responsive and collaborative environment.<\/strong> This is because your employees feel more empowered to act.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These organizational structures also free up managers to do what only they do best: create and communicate long-term visions, work on goals and KPIs, and implement strategies to achieve organizational growth.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Happier Customers<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The final obvious benefit of an agile organization is the positive effect it has on customers. This is because your structures are customer-centric and you focus on the needs and desires of consumers, rather than prioritizing your stakeholders.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The resulting increased customer satisfaction levels, coupled with innovation and an understanding of what customers want and need, results in increased customer loyalty and, ultimately, increased profit. Customers are more engaged and trust the brand more, which improves brand reputation, creates more brand advocates, and attracts further customers in turn, enlarging the customer and market footprint of a brand.<\/span><!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a name=\"Keys\"><\/a>Keys to Successful Agile Team Structures\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a human resources professional, you have the power to<strong> change the mindset, systems, processes, and structures of your organization.<\/strong> This includes the management and coordination of leadership programs, employee engagement, learning and development programs, performance management, communication and feedback, and organizational design.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the keys to developing a successful agile organization is <strong>having access to the right tools to support the changes you will be implementing throughout the process.<\/strong><\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Factorial\u2019s all-in-one <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/get-started\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HR management software<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is one such solution. You can use the various features to manage all aspects of your agile organization. This includes managing more agile performance management processes and sharing feedback within <a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/blog\/self-managed-teams\/\">self-managed teams<\/a>. You can also use it to improve each stage of the employee experience.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What\u2019s more, by implementing Factorial\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/blog\/people-management-software\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">people management software<\/a> solution you also get the following benefits:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Increased efficiency and productivity<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Improved visibility<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Improved customer experience<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">User-driven innovation and optimized performance<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Accuracy and regulatory compliance<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Improved reporting in real-time<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Centralized HR processes and secure data storage<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sign up now and start improving your HR management with Factorial!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/request-demo\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-121741 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/27173625\/demo-banner-human-resources-1024x697.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/27173625\/demo-banner-human-resources-1024x697.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/27173625\/demo-banner-human-resources-300x204.jpg 300w, https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/27173625\/demo-banner-human-resources-768x523.jpg 768w, https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/27173625\/demo-banner-human-resources-1536x1045.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/factorialhr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/27173625\/demo-banner-human-resources.jpg 1593w\" alt=\"demo banner human resources\" width=\"1024\" height=\"697\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Times have changed and it is no longer common for people to remain at the same company for the duration of their working life. 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