Wouter Aghina

The impact of agility: How to shape your organization to compete

November 7, 2022

Here is an excerpt from an article written by Wouter Aghina, Christopher Handscomb, Olli Salo, and Shail Thaker for the McKinsey Quarterly, published by McKinsey & Company. To read the complete article, check out others, learn more about the firm, and sign up…

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How the best organizations manage talent

August 31, 2022

Here is an excerpt from a “classic” article written by Wouter Aghina, Marc de Jong, and Daniel Simon for the McKinsey Quarterly, published (in 2011) by McKinsey & Company. To read the complete article, check out others, learn more about the…

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How the best labs manage talent

July 19, 2022

Here is an excerpt from a “classic” McKinsey Quarterly article by Wouter Aghina, Marc de Jong, and Daniel Simon,  published by McKinsey & Company. To read the complete article, check out others, learn more about the firm, and sign up for…

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The five trademarks of agile organizations

June 13, 2022

Here is an excerpt from an article written by Wouter Aghina, Karin Ahlback, Aaron De Smet, Gerald Lackey, Michael Lurie, Monica Murarka, and for the McKinsey Quarterly, published by McKinsey & Company. To read the complete article, check out others, learn more about…

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Rethinking the boundaries of your organizational (eco)system

February 6, 2020

  Here is an excerpt from an article written by Wouter Aghina, Steven Aronowitz, and Caitlin Hewes for the McKinsey Quarterly, published by McKinsey & Company. To read the complete article, check out others, learn more about the firm, and…

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How to select and develop individuals for successful agile teams: A practical guide

August 28, 2019

  Here is a brief excerpt from an article written by Wouter Aghina, Christopher Handscomb, Jesper Ludolph, Dave West, and Abby Yip for the McKinsey Quarterly, published by McKinsey & Company. To read the complete article, check out other resources,…

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Accidentally agile: An interview with the Rijksmuseum’s Taco Dibbits

November 14, 2018

Here is a brief excerpt from an interview of  Taco Dibbits for the McKinsey Quarterly, published by McKinsey & Company. The director of the national museum of Dutch art and history describes the central role of agility in the museum’s…

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The five trademarks of agile organizations

March 4, 2018

Here is a brief excerpt from an article written by Wouter Aghina, Aaron De Smet, Gerald Lackey, Michael Lurie, and Monica Murarka for the McKinsey Quarterly, published by McKinsey & Company. To read the complete article, check out other resources,…

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How to create an agile organization

October 10, 2017

Here is a brief excerpt from a Global Study by a McKinsey research team for the McKinsey Quarterly, published by McKinsey & Company. To read the complete article, check out other resources, learn more about the firm, obtain subscription information,…

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Getting organizational redesign right

July 4, 2017

Here is a brief excerpt from an article written by Steven Aronowitz, Aaron De Smet, and Deirdre McGinty for the McKinsey Quarterly, published by McKinsey & Company. They examine how and why companies will better integrate their people, processes, and…

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