Staying Ahead of The Curve: Exploring Organizational Health to Achieve Organizational Agility

Gugup Kismono; Vania Olivine Danarilia; Heni Ardianto

Authors

Gugup Kismono Universitas Gadjah Mada
Vania Olivine Danarilia Universitas Gadjah Mada
Heni Ardianto Universitas Gadjah Mada

Keywords:

Organizational health, Organizational agility, Employee well-being, Leadership

Abstract

Organizational health is crucial for influencing effectiveness, ethics, culture, and decision-making. Initially focused on employee treatment, organizational health now emphasizes a balance of stability and flexibility in structure, governance, and processes. The Organizational Health Index (OHI) evaluates organizational health across nine dimensions, highlighting leadership, continuous improvement, talent development, and market creation. Analysis shows that the Independent Campus Central Management (Pengurus Pusat Kampus Merdeka/PPKM) is in the top quartile for agility and adaptability, confirming that a healthy organization is innovative and responsive. In Indonesia, the Independent Learning Independent Campus (Merdeka Belajar Kampus Merdeka/MBKM) program, including student exchanges and " Teaching Campus or Kampus Mengajar," has enhanced nationalism, cultural understanding, and analytical abilities among students, aligning graduates with current needs. Institutional theory supports that organizational health fosters a productive and adaptive work environment. Integrating organizational health principles in institutions like PPKM through programs like MBKM is vital for academic and industrial growth, demonstrating the link between organizational health and employee well-being.

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