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How Agile Organizations Boost Performance and Reignite Employee Engagement

Published on
June 21, 2025

Reignite Engagement and Boost Performance Through Agile Transformation

Many organizations today face a silent but deadly crisis: employee disengagement.

This disengagement threatens not just morale—but competitiveness in fast-moving markets.

At the same time, terms like “liberated company” or “agile organization” are increasingly making headlines. But what do they actually mean?

What Is a Liberated or Agile Organization?

According to Wikipedia, a liberated company is “an organizational form in which employees are entirely free and responsible for the actions they consider best—based on their own judgment, not their boss’s.”

In practice, we’re talking about flat organizations built on:

  • Shared goals
  • Delegated responsibility
  • Empowered teams


These companies foster autonomy. Employees feel trusted and recognized, which encourages initiative and engagement.

From Controlling to Coaching: A Leadership Shift

In agile organizations, the role of the manager shifts dramatically:

  • No longer the controller
  • Now a coach, a facilitator, a guide


Managers focus on creating the conditions for self-managed teams to thrive.

They lead by example and communicate the “Why” of the organization, à la Simon Sinek.

This is the heart of Servant Leadership—where leaders serve their people, not the other way around.

The Impact: More Agile, Engaged, and Innovative Teams

When teams are trusted to self-organize, their motivation and ownership skyrockets.

They become:

  • More collaborative
  • More proactive
  • More aligned with the company's purpose


Agility emerges not from structure but from trust and empowerment.

These teams are constantly reinventing themselves—learning fast, adapting faster, and adding real value.

Is It Worth It? The Data Says Yes.

According to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT):

  • Agile organizations grow revenue 37% faster
  • And generate 30% more profit than traditional models

The same research shows that 88% of executives view agility as a key driver of success.

In France, companies like Decathlon, Auchan, and Kiabi have started experimenting with agile principles—with impressive results

But What’s the One Thing That Makes It Work?


Trust.

Without trust, agility remains a buzzword.
With trust, it becomes a catalyst for performance, innovation, and engagement.

Agile transformation isn’t just a structural change—it’s a cultural shift. One that requires:

  • Clear purpose
  • Strong leadership
  • And a commitment to empower people at every level

Are You Leading a Swiss SME? Curious About Agile Transformation?

Let’s talk.

We’d love to explore what agility could mean for your business, and how to design a transformation based on trust, ownership, and growth.

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