John Eary

Director

JEC Professional Services

Agile Working

John.Eary@jecps.co.uk

07703 501 135

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Agenda

1. So what do we mean by Agile?

2. How is Agile Working different from

Flexible Working

3. The corporate benefits of Agile

Working

4. The key component activities of

working

5. The world of work in 2025

6. Initiating and sustaining Agile Working

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JEC’s New Ways of Working Clients

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What is an Agile?

Some Definitions

Agility “the ability to move nimbly with speed and ease”

Mental agility “the flexibility of mind, a tendency to anticipate or adapt to uncertain or changing

situations”

Organisational agility “the ability to change routines without resistance”

Paul Winter RICS

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Agile Working Progression Model

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The Dimensions of Agile Working

Tim

e

Location

Autonomy

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How is Agile Working different from Flexible Working?

Flexible Working

Focus on when work is carried out

Rewards for time and effort

Culture based on procedures

Employee centred benefit

Work-Life Balance

Agile Working

Work is a value-creating activity

Rewards for quality of outputs

Culture based on trust

Employer centred benefit

Work-Life Integration

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The Corporate Benefits of Agile Working

Enhanced customer service

Improved productivity

CSR and reduced environmental impact

Improved Business Continuity

Cost reductions:

Reduced property costs

Reduced travel costs

Reduced staff turnover

Reduced absenteeism

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Categories of Work Activities

Collaborative activities

Administrative activities

Creative activities

Contemplative activities

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The World of Work in 2025

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The 4Ts of Successful Agile Working

Technology Threat

Trust Training

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Agile Working and Management Styles

Theory X view:

People inherently dislike work

People must be coerced or controlled

People prefer to be directed

Theory Y view:

People view work as being as natural as play and rest

People will exercise self-direction and control

People learn to accept and seek responsibility

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Which type of Agile Worker are you? ?

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Delivering successful agile working projects

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Getting in touch

http://www.jecps.co.uk/blog/

John.eary@jecps.co.uk

07703 501135

@JohnEaryJEC

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