In complex structures, change and its successful implementation is often a great challenge. Especially in today’s world of great changes, I believe it is more important than ever that we face these challenges together in order to be able to use all available skills in a bundled way.
In this context, there are three topics that interest me very much and where I also see great potential for the future in learning and organisational development: Mindful Leadership, Agility and Humanistc Approach.
Mindful leadership and the humanistic approach are closely linked, as both focus on the needs and well-being of employees in order to promote a healthy and fulfilled life for each individual. I have thought about how you can promote the humanistic approach in an agile organisation with mindful leadership and use agile methods in a supportive way to generate effective added value for the employees and the organisation:
👉 Focus on open communication: open communication is an important part of the humanistic approach. By holding regular communication sessions, you give your employees the opportunity to voice their opinions and concerns and feel heard.
👉 Support the personal and professional development of your staff: The humanistic approach places great emphasis on the personal and professional development of staff. Ensure that your staff have the necessary training, resources and support to develop their skills and careers.
👉 Create a positive work environment: A positive work environment promotes employee well-being and increases productivity. Encourage a collaborative and supportive work environment where employees feel comfortable and will be recognised for their contributions.
👉 Promote a good work-life balance: The humanistic approach also emphasises the importance of a balanced lifestyle. Encourage employees to balance their work and personal lives by providing flexible working hours, holiday time and other resources.
👉 Pay attention to the emotional needs of your employees: Mindful leadership involves understanding the emotional needs of your employees and fostering a healthy emotional climate. Regular conversations with employees can help you better understand their needs and concerns and act accordingly.
👉 Use agile methods to foster collaboration: Agile methods such as Scrum or Kanban emphasise collaboration and teamwork. You can use these methods to strengthen employee loyalty and a sense of togetherness, thus creating a positive working environment.
👉 Use agile methods to encourage feedback: Agile methods involve regular feedback and continuous improvement. You can use these methods to provide feedback to employees to improve their performance and engagement.
👉 Use agile methods to encourage innovation: Agile methods emphasise continuous improvement and innovation. You can use these methods to encourage employees to submit their ideas and suggestions to improve processes and products.
👉 Use agile methods to encourage staff development: Agile methods include regular training and workshops. You can use these methods to encourage employees to develop their skills and knowledge to further their careers.
By using these ideas, you can promote mindful leadership while supporting the humanistic approach in your agile organisation. This will contribute to improved employee satisfaction and retention, increased productivity and a successful work environment.
How do you experience this topic in your organisation?
Looking forward to your feedback & best regards
Stephan
