This podcast is based on excerpts from David S. Alberts' book The Agility Advantage: A Survival Guide for Complex Enterprises and Endeavors. The book explores the concept of agility within organizations and systems, particularly in the context of complex challenges and the modern information age. Alberts defines agility as the ability to successfully navigate changing circumstances and examines its components and enablers. Through experiments and analyses, including the use of agent-based simulations, the relative agility of different organizational strategies is evaluated under varying conditions such as uncertainty, risk, and time pressure. Finally, the book discusses how to understand and improve agility within organizations and collectives, suggesting areas for further research.

Link to the PDF of the book: http://www.dodccrp.org/files/agility_advantage/Agility_Advantage_Book.pdf