THE AGILE APPROACH AS A STRATEGY FOR ORGANIZATIONAL TRANSFORMATION
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This article presents a qualitative study that aims to contribute to effective organizational transformation through the implementation of an agile approach as a strategy. The study's main objective is to analyze how agile mindset values are adopted by organizations, thereby contributing to strengthening their adaptability, innovation, and competitiveness. The study employs an analytical-synthetic method that allows for the analysis of fundamental agile values and their adoption for organizational transformation, while also synthesizing the strategic characteristics for their implementation. Based on the findings of the literature review and the study itself, it is concluded that an agile mindset is a strategy capable of changing organizational culture and fostering transformation.
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