Overview

Organisational agility is the capability of an organisation to sense changes in its environment, respond rapidly and effectively, and continuously adapt to sustain performance and competitive advantage. In a world characterized by technological disruption, shifting customer expectations, global competition, and economic uncertainty, agility is no longer optional—it is a strategic imperative.

Agile organisations are flexible, innovative, customer-focused, and empowered at all levels. They balance speed with stability, enabling rapid decision-making while maintaining strategic alignment. Organisational agility integrates adaptive leadership, responsive processes, empowered teams, and a culture that embraces learning and change.

Join Liezel van Arkel on 27 April 2026 from 10h00 to 12h00 as she explores the principles of adaptive leadership, using practical frameworks, real-world examples and observable leadership behaviours to demonstrate how leaders can respond more effectively in a rapidly changing world.

Learning Objectives

By attending this seminar, participants will be able to:

• Define organisational agility and explain its importance in dynamic environments.
• Identify the core characteristics of agile organisations.
• Assess organisational readiness for agility and adaptability.
• Apply agile principles to leadership, strategy, and operations.
• Develop strategies to foster a culture of continuous learning and innovation.
• Design action plans to enhance organisational responsiveness and resilience.

Content Outline

The webinar will cover the following topics:

1. Understanding Organisational Agility

• Definition and evolution of organisational agility
• Difference between agility, flexibility, and resilience
• Drivers of agility (digital transformation, market volatility, innovation cycles)
• The business case for agility

2. Characteristics of Agile Organisations

• Customer-centric mindset
• Decentralized decision-making and empowered teams
• Rapid experimentation and iterative processes
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Continuous learning and adaptation

3. Agile Leadership

• Adaptive and servant leadership styles
• Encouraging autonomy and accountability
• Leading through ambiguity and uncertainty
• Building psychological safety
• Aligning short-term actions with long-term strategy

4. Agile Strategy and Operations

• Dynamic strategic planning
• Short feedback loops and performance monitoring
• Agile project management methodologies (e.g., Scrum, Kanban)
• Lean thinking and process optimization
• Digital tools enabling agility

5. Culture and Mindset for Agility

• Growth mindset and experimentation
• Embracing failure as learning
• Transparency and open communication
• Continuous improvement practices
• Talent development for agile capabilities

6. Sustaining Organisational Agility

• Measuring agility and performance outcomes
• Scaling agile practices across the organisation
• Integrating agility with governance and compliance
• Building resilience alongside agility
• Continuous review and refinement

About the Presenter

Liezel van Arkel

Liezel completed an undergraduate degree in law at the University of Pretoria in 1995, and an MBA through Edinburgh Business School (Cum Laude) in 2010. She founded and ran her own retail business for 11 years. After selling that business in 2011, Liezel started a new career with WorldsView Academy.

Initially leading the consulting division, she became a shareholder and served as CEO from 2016-2025. Now in a senior partner role, Liezel brings a broad and practical understanding of entrepreneurialism, intrepreneurialism, and contemporary business issues to her work.

Liezel’s passion for everything Organisation Development is evident in her work, and she believes her strongest talent lies in working with groups, especially team and leadership development. She has worked on many consulting and development projects in many different industries including financial institutions, hospitality, FMCG and Higher Education.

Areas of interest include Organisational Culture, the Enneagram, Business Acumen, Business Partnering, Management, Leadership and Team Development.

Who Should Attend?

The following persons will benefit from attending this webinar:

• HR practitioners
• Line managers and supervisors
• Consultants and facilitators
• Recent graduates entering the OD or HR field
• Individuals seeking to build change-leadership capability

Price

• R 450.00 - Online admission - Individual.
  • Group Price 1 - From R337 per person (up to 5 users)
  • Group Price 2 - From R260 per person (up to 10 users)
  • Group Price 3 - From R224 per person (over 11 users)

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Additional Material

By attending this webinar you will be provided with:

• A summarised slide presentation.
• Reference documents and / or course material where available.
• You can ask questions during the webinar and you will also have access to the presenter after the webinar

Corporate Training Solutions

At the Academy for Organisational Change (AOC), we recognise the evolving needs of businesses in today's dynamic environment. We provide tailored corporate training solutions designed to empower your team with the latest in Organisational Development and Change. Whether you're looking for online sessions or structured virtual learning, our programs are crafted to ensure a comprehensive and engaging learning experience.

Drawing inspiration from modern training methodologies, our corporate solutions are interactive, adaptable, and focused on real-world applications. We bridge theory and practice with intentional design, equipping students with tools, frameworks, and competencies they can apply immediately in organisational settings.

Interested in a bespoke corporate training experience? Reach out to us at leonard@organisationalchange.co.za or call 010 880 3980. Together, let's design a training program that elevates your team's capabilities and aligns with your organisational goals.

Contact Us

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• Phone: 010 880 3980
• E-mail: registrar@organisationalchange.co.za