Learning Agility

In times of change, managers need to be adept at leading with agility. Today’s leaders must be more agile than ever. Adapting to disruption, communicating new business strategies, working across cultures, dealing with hybrid and virtual teams, and taking on new assignments all demand that leaders be flexible and agile.
To perform at their highest potential, managers must be able to deal with the unknown and meet challenges head-on. Fortunately, it’s never too soon (or too late) to increase your leadership and learning agility.
Learning agility is about knowing how to learn — knowing what to do when you don’t know what to do. It’s about learning from experiences and applying lessons learned in new ways, adapting to new circumstances and opportunities.
Experience is vital to your success, but merely having an experience (such as a challenging new job or a stretch assignment) isn’t enough. Savvy learners who are leading with agility know how to apply the essential lessons within each experience to future situations.