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Purpose

The authors reviews the leadership responsibilities involved in managing an organization that practices Agile management.

Design/methodology/approach

Outlines the best practices of major corporations that have adopted Agile processes both for teams and C-suite leadership.

Findings

Agile leaders spend less time reviewing the work of subordinates. They add value by adapting corporate strategies, leading critical agile teams, spending time with customers, mentoring individuals and coaching teams.

Practical implications

It is the C-suite leadership’s responsibility to establish and maintain a hierarchy of competence rather than a bureaucratic hierarchy of authority.

Originality/value

Describes how top management at some of the world’s largest and most successful corporations are adopting Agile practices to spur innovation and promote continuously adding customer vale.

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