CHAPTER 5

Conductor

Introduction to Function #3: Conductor

The third function of an agile manager is that of a conductor ensuring collaboration, skill development, and harmony among internal constituents and between the organization and external stakeholders and partners. Fostering collaboration across departments, functional areas, and offices illustrates a critical component of agility. (Principle #7). Managers also need to demonstrate a commitment to ensuring employees receiving the skill development, training, and education required to succeed (Principle #8). Such collaboration and skill development prepares the organization to as the agile manager nurtures relationships with external stakeholders (Principle #9). Previous references to the ...

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