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                                                                                 to be more flexible and adaptable in the
                                                                                 face of change.

                                                                                 How to Obtain Nimble Execution in
                                                                                 an Organization?
                                                                                 Nimble execution is to be quick in
                                                                                 understanding the problem area and
                                                                                 followed by strategizing a method to
                                                                                 solve it. Different organizations face
                                                                                 varied challenges, however, obtaining
                                                                                 organizational agility is a common
                                                                                 issue that is emerging due to lack of
                                                                                 understanding among HR executives
                                                                                 regarding technology and evolving
                                                                                 culture needs. In order to ensure that the
        How to Maintain                                                          employees are responsive and dedicated
                                                                                 towards the workflow, a future-forward
                                                                                 layout is the need of the hour.
        Organizational Agility                                                     For example, take the case of building


        through Change                                                           trust & reinforcing it continuously in
                                                                                 these behind mask times - The non-
                                                                                 availability of physical workspace,
        Management                                                               water filter discussions & over the
                                                                                 coffee connects can put managers in
                                                                                 a fix. There is a very high need to set
                                                                                 up fluid but definite basic principles
                                                                                 that enable these confidence instilling
                                                                                 & trust reinforcing discussions for
                                                     Often said and believed, a   employees in a remote setting. In fact,
                                                     phrase, ‘ends justify the   it does not impact productivity directly,
                                                     means’. However, in an      but also the mental health & well-being
                                                     organization, if the means are   of employees & teams.
                                            not structured in a streamlined manner
                                            the end can never be achieved. Prima   “At Zimyo, we relentlessly focus on
                                            facie a survey suggests that 47%     transforming human capital to the
                                            employees consider it to be a top    most critical asset for organizations
                                            priority to maintain their organizational   powered with the most critical
                                            agility through change management.   currency of trust, enabled by data,
                                            When we say ‘organizational agility’ we   collaboration, open communication,
                                            mean the manner in which a company   engagement & belongingness. Using
                         Kumar Mayank       works to cope with changes.          our new-age and innovative practices,
                             Founder - Zimyo                                     organizations have not only improved
                                            For instance, the nationwide lockdown   their efficiency & effectiveness, but
                                            which was a result of COVID-19 led   it has also invigorated their teams &
                  Kumar Mayank, Ex-AVP Equitas,   to a transition towards remote work.   promoted employee well-being in these
                    IIM-Lucknow, he specializes in   The Indian Government, in a recent   unprecedented times.”
                   product development and team   order, announced that all IT company
                     building. His natural sense of   employees can work remotely on a   In present times, Technology has been
                innovation and expertise in product
                  development sets him apart from   permanent basis.             a major enabler in the past few months.
                 most others. His passion and a firm                             Digital acceleration helped executives,
                  belief in innovation, human rights   This suggests that such sectors are   HRs, as well as business leaders adapt
                and drive to build something unique   developing and transitioning in order to   with agility and ensure workplace
                        led him to create Zimyo.   cope with the ongoing pandemic which   collaboration & zeal. The disruptive
                                            will provide them with stability in the   yet evolving scenario continues to
                                            long run. Similarly, the Human Resource   witness the power of digitization, data-
                                            management of other companies are also   driven decision making in operational
                                            trying every day, through various means,   processes for an improved alignment,

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