Level Of Agility Research Articles

Organizational Agility Assessment to Evaluate the Effectiveness of Structure Streamlining and Implementation of “Team of Teams” as the New Way of Working in the West Java Provincial Government

This research is aimed to conduct an organizational agility assessment in the Regional Secretariat of the West Java Provincial Government through Five Trademarks of Agile Organization, i.e. Strategy, Structure, Process, People, and Technology. Five Trademarks comprises 23 agile practices and is represented by 40 questionnaire statements. This research involves respondents from the civil servants serving in the Regional Secretariat of West Java. The respondent determination used complex probability sampling and stratified into 9 units of groups, with a sample of 211 employees. By using descriptive statistical analysis, this study shows that the Regional Secretariat is categorized as an average level in terms of organizational agility, with high stable capability and average dynamic capability. The Process and People dimension should be the main concern to enhance the current organizational agility level.

Necessary condition analysis of organisational capabilities for a resilient service operation in the hotel industry in Ghana

Resilience in service operation is essential for minimising service failures. Based on a necessity logic, this study sought to examine whether innovation, transparency, flexibility, collaboration and agility are necessary antecedents of resilience in service operations of hotels, and to determine the minimum level of each capability required for optimal level of resilience. A survey of managers of Star-rated hotels in the Greater Accra region of Ghana was conducted. The conditions (agility, transparency, innovation, collaboration and flexibility) and outcome (resilience) variables were operationalised and modelled as necessary determinants of service resilience. Structured questionnaires were administered, from which 167 validated responses was analysed with necessary condition analysis (NCA) package in R. NCA explores necessity relationships both ‘in kind’ and ‘in degree’ to identify underlying capabilities and the corresponding levels that must be developed and sustained. The study found innovation, transparency, collaboration, flexibility, and agility to be necessary determinants of service resilience. However, from lower to medium levels of resilience (30%–80%), transparency, collaboration, flexibility, and agility are identified as bottlenecks. Innovation becomes important when higher resilience goals are sought. From a managerial standpoint, this study provides insight into critical antecedents of resilience within service operations. In addition, the study sheds light on the degree of resource allocation appropriate for different levels of firm resilience.

Strategies for developing critical thinking and problem-based learning in the modern educational environment

Ensuring the development of critical thinking stands as an essential factor in shaping students’ professional and educational growth, fostering improved learning quality, better assimilation of educational material, and the application of knowledge in practical settings. Within the research framework, a significant focus lies on formulating strategies for nurturing critical thinking. In the realm of pedagogical activities, this necessitates preparing, planning, and adapting strategies in line with the specific requirements of the educational audience. The primary objective of this academic paper is to explore current strategies, particularly those widely employed in advanced countries, aimed at enhancing students’ cognitive and analytical capacities. An integral part of this exploration involves analyzing the utilization of the problem-based learning method as a catalyst for achieving heightened levels of critical thinking and analytical agility. This scientific article delineates the core theoretical components of the critical thinking concept, revealing diverse approaches to critical thinking strategies. Furthermore, it offers recommendations on integrating these strategies into the educational process, aligning them with established pedagogical methodologies. The investigation encompasses an examination of the practices in developed countries that stimulate critical thinking and the means employed to achieve this objective. The research findings underscore the imperative nature of fostering students’ critical thinking within the educational environment, especially considering the escalating demand for technological advancements. Drawing upon a theoretical exploration of contemporary scholars and practical accomplishments of educational institutions, this academic paper aims to ensure and enhance the quality of critical thinking. Consequently, these findings serve as a foundational resource for devising future strategies, illustrating effective methods for cultivating students’ cognitive capabilities.

Moderating Effect of ICT Capability on the Relationship between Supply Chain Agility and Competitive Advantage of Drugstores in Davao Region

The purpose of the study was to determine the moderating effect of ICT capability on the relationship between supply chain agility and competitive advantage among 300 drugstores in Davao Region. It made use of quantitative research design, specifically the descriptive-correlational approach. An adapted and modified research instrument was used in gathering the data. Hierarchical logistic regression was used to analyze the moderating effect of ICT capability on the relationship between supply chain agility and competitive advantage. The findings revealed that the overall levels of supply chain agility, ICT capability, and competitive advantage of drugstores are all high. The interrelationship among variables was found to be significant, however, supply chain agility and competitive advantage relationships were not significantly moderated by ICT capability. This indicates that the positive effect of supply chain agility on competitive advantage did not significantly change with different levels of ICT capability.

Modeling the Organizational Agility in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) Industry

In today's complex, dynamic, and uncertain business environment with increasing globalization, extreme competitiveness, and changing stakeholder needs, companies are expected to sense the change and respond appropriately. Agility is a significant concept that helps organizations survive, sustain as an operable entity, stay competitive, and become successful in a changing environment. Unlike the other sectors, agility has not been studied in detail in the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry. This article aims to investigate organizational agility of the AEC companies. In this respect, it proposes a model that includes the following components: organizational agility drivers (political, economic, social, technological, environmental, legal changes, the threat of new entrants, and rivalry among competitors), enablers (flat structure, changed culture, organizational learning, people, technology, and external relations), and capabilities (sensing, responsiveness, flexibility, and competency). The data to verify the model are collected from companies based in Turkey through an online questionnaire survey and analyzed by using structural equation modeling. According to the analysis results, the influence of agility drivers has not been found significant, changed culture directly contributes to higher levels of organizational agility, and responsiveness and flexibility are the major indicators of organizational agility. This study recommends the AEC companies to observe environmental changes and develop strategies enhancing the organizational agility enablers to address these changes.

Table tennis reactive agility test, test-retest reliability

Reactive agility is an important ability every table tennis athlete should have. Reactive agility is needed in all sports because it can help the body move backward, sideway steps, and forward quickly during practice or competition. Therefore a particular test instrument is required. Valid and reliable test instruments are needed to determine a table tennis athlete’s level and level of reactive agility. The results of previous studies showed Aiken’s V coefficient value above 0.76, while Cronbach’s Alpha and ICC are 0.875. Based on previous research, it was found that the results of the reactive agility test have content validity with Aiken’s quite good. However, a Test-retest reliability test is needed to strengthen the instrument. This study aims to assess the reliability of the product moment instrument reactive test agility of table tennis. Test-retest is used as a source of research data. The subjects in the study were 20 table tennis athletes aged 13-18 years. The test was carried out 2 times using a table tennis agility reactive instrument on different days. The time recorded during the test is research data. The data is presented in a descriptive statistical format, then analyzed using SPPS and reliability results using Pearson product-moment. The results showed that the product-moment correlation value was 0.956. based on the norms of reliability coefficients, the reactive agility test instruments specifically for table tennis have high scores or excellent categories. So it can be concluded that it can be relied upon to measure the reactive agility ability of junior and senior table tennis athletes.

Assessment of the Level of Industry 4.0 Implementation in Organizations in Poland

This empirical study delves into the implementation of Industry 4.0 within organizations in Poland, with a particular focus on the impact of advanced technologies. The research challenges the prevailing notion that larger organizations are more adept at adopting Industry 4.0, while also investigating the levels of agility and adaptation among smaller entities. The study evaluates four research hypotheses by analyzing data collected from 73 organizations in Poland. Special attention is given to a comprehensive assessment of Industry 4.0 implementation, emphasizing advanced technologies such as augmented reality, artificial intelligence, and robotics. Contrary to common belief, the findings indicate that smaller organizations often demonstrate higher levels of agility and adaptation in implementing certain aspects of Industry 4.0 compared to their larger counterparts. Despite widespread awareness of Industry 4.0 concepts, a notable gap exists between awareness and effective implementation. Notably, cybersecurity emerges as the most successfully implemented area, likely due to an increased awareness of digital threats. However, other technologies like augmented reality, AI, and robotics exhibit lower implementation levels, suggesting practical application barriers. The study further reveals varying levels of readiness among different sectors to embrace new technologies.

Effects of an 8-Week Plyometric Program on Acceleration, Power, and Change of Direction Speed (Using COD Deficit) on Elite Squash Players in Sri Lanka

High levels of agility, speed, response time, repeated muscle endurance, and both aerobic and anaerobic capacity are necessary for squash participation. There is a limited amount of standard traditional periodization to achieve optimal physical fitness for squash. Consequently, the goal of this research is to identify a more creative training design strategy. The purpose of this article aims to highlight the benefits of an 8-week plyometric program to help improve power, acceleration, and change of direction speed in elite squash players in Sri Lanka. Eleven elite squash players (age 20.81 ± 1.23 years; height 1.71 ± 1.59 m; weight 63.4 ± 4.11 kg) volunteered to participate. The plyometric program included three days per week for 8 weeks, including sets of 2 to 5 and 4 to 16 repetitions, with 2 to 5 minutes of rest for each plyometric exercise, in addition to their regular squash practice. Agility was assessed using the 505 Agility Test (505AT), while power performance was measured through the vertical jump (VJ) test and acceleration was measured through a 10 m sprint test, both before and after the training period. Change of Direction speed was calculated through COD deficit. Significant improvements for the vertical jump test, 505 AT, and 10 m sprint test (21.02 %, 20.32 %, and 16.68 % respectively) were noted after 8 weeks of the plyometric program and also, the change of direction speed was 13.39 % significantly improved. The 8-week plyometric program displayed significant improvement in power, and change of direction speed, suggesting that a method can be highly beneficial for squash players and coaches.

ANALISIS KONDISI FISIK DOMINAN UNTUK MENINGKATKAN AGILITY DAN KEMAMPUAN LARI SPRINTER ATLET ACEH MENJELANG PON ACEH – SUMUT

This study aims to obtain a number of information, understanding in order to improve the agility and dominant physical condition of Acehnese sprinters, especially ahead of the grand opening of the sports field. This type of research is descriptive evaluative, namely: a study that tries to describe various phenomena, events and events and symptoms that exist in the present. The research method used is the experimental method by performing agility abilities and physical condition abilities of sprinter athletes. The population in this study were 15 special athletes built ahead of PON. The sample was taken using random sampling technique which amounted to 10 people. Data collection techniques are carried out using three test items, namely: agility, leg muscle explosive power, speed, and 100 meter running ability. The results obtained in this study are tests and analyzes the ability of 100 meter runners PON running athletes, with an average score of 96.7 in the high (good) category with the following details: (1) as many as 10 respondents were in the high category with a percentage level of 90.12%, (2) as many as 6 respondents were in the medium category with a percentage level of 60.4%. Conclusion, thus the high ability to run the 100 meter distance of Aceh PON sprinters is at the level of agility and the dominant physical component of 100 meter runners, so overall it is in the very good category, with details: agility, leg muscle explosiveness of 100 meter runners of PON athletics is in the very good category, agility, speed of 100 meter runners, is in the very good category, the ability to run 100 meters of 100 meter runners can be said to be in the very good category and very ready to compete, especially at national scale events. So that it can be categorized as an agility category, the dominant physical condition of 100 meter runners PON athletics athletes is said to be in the very good category.

Correlation between speed and agility with an influence of gender in adolescent Kho-Kho players—an observational study

BackgroundAdolescent girls who participate in sports have injuries 4–6 times greater as compared to boys. Several factors are responsible for the injuries are as anatomical, biomechanical, hormonal, and some extrinsic factors. The ideal level of motor characteristics, including speed, endurance, agility, and flexibility, determines how well a player performs in Kho-Kho. Speed and agility are two major components for better Kho-Kho performance. This study aimed to evaluate the correlation between speed and agility with an influence on gender in Kho-Kho players.MethodA total of 75 participants (boys 34 and girls 41) Kho-Kho players in the age groups 11–17 years were included in the study based on selection criteria. For the agility-modified T test for speed, a 50-m Dash test was done.ResultsPearson’s correlation was used to analyze the collected data. The results indicated a moderate correlation between agility and speed in both genders (r = 0.404, p = 0.001), but in boys specifically, it showed a moderate correlation(r = 0.586, p = 0.001) and in girls, it showed a weak correlation (r = 0.267, p = 0.095).ConclusionIt can be concluded from the results of this study that there is a moderate correlation between speed and agility in Kho-Kho players, but boys have a moderate and girls have a weak correlation this indicates combining both genders and a particular gender also shows a weak to moderate correlation between speed and agility in adolescent Kho-Kho players.

Adapting to uncertainty: navigating the pandemic with green and traditional HR practices

This research explores the relationship between green human resource management (HR) practices and organizational agility in the context of international organizations based in Karachi, Pakistan, during the COVID-19 pandemic. Drawing upon previous research and theories, the study investigates the impact of traditional and green HR practices on organizational agility. The research underscores the crucial role of organizational support as a predictor of organizational agility during the pandemic. The study utilizes a convenience sample of international firms operating in Karachi, chosen for their potential adoption of green HR practices. Data were collected through a survey questionnaire consisting of two sets of questions, one for organizations implementing green HR practices and the other for those employing traditional HR practices. The survey items measured green training and development, green rewards and recognition, organizational support, and traditional HR counterparts. The internal consistency of the constructs was established through Cronbach’s alpha values, indicating good reliability. The results supported the hypotheses that organizations with green training and development and green rewards and recognition exhibit higher organizational agility levels than their traditional HR counterparts. However, the interaction between green HR practices and organizational support did not significantly predict organizational agility. Despite this, the study highlights the substantial impact of organizational support on organizational agility during the pandemic. These findings emphasize the need for organizations to invest in green HR practices, given their potential to enhance organizational agility. Organizations are encouraged to consider the adoption of green HR practices not only as a sustainability initiative but also as a means to enhance their ability to navigate complex and unpredictable environments.

The Football Players on Plyometric Exercise: A Systematic Review

Achieving peak performance in sports necessitates athletes having a high level of physical fitness. Among the key physical components, both overall fitness and movement fitness play significant roles in competitive sports, particularly those involving muscles. Football, a globally popular sport, demands explosive movements like kicking, tackling, jumping, sprinting, and rapid changes in direction. Training effectiveness is crucial for attaining success in football matches. This paper focuses on investigating studies that utilize plyometric training to enhance football performance. In order to search for articles, using the keywords plyometric training, physical fitness, performance football by using database from Google Scholar, PubMed Central, and Science Direct. 13 articles were obtained and analyzed from 2013 to 2022. Search results were arranged based on the format of P (Population), I (Intervention), C (Comparison), O (Outcome). A review of 13 articles concluded that there was an improved level of agility, speed, strength, explosive power, physical fitness, aerobic endurance, acceleration power, on the physical performance of football players. The goals and demands of each training session must be adapted through plyometric training, and each exercise can then be performed regularly to reduce the possibility of injury. Based on the results of the review, plyometric training has been extensively studied to understand its impact on football players. The training program, lasting 6-10 weeks with 2-3 sessions per week, can enhance physical performance by increasing explosive lower body strength, specific physical abilities, and endurance. Plyometric exercises come in different intensity levels, such as low, moderate, and high, and positively affect leg strength, explosive speed, power, aerobic capacity, body composition, flexibility, and muscle endurance in elite athletes and can be customized to target specific goals like speed or strength enhancement, benefiting football players. Keywords: Athlete; Performance; Football; Plyometric Training.

STRATEGIC AGILITY AND ITS IMPACT ON PROMOTING ORGANIZATIONAL EXCELLENCE IN THE PALESTINIAN GOVERNMENT SECTOR

The study aimed to identify the impact of strategic agility with its dimensions (strategic sensitivity, clarity of vision, core capabilities, shared responsibility) on enhancing organizational excellence with its dimensions (leadership excellence, subordinates' excellence, service excellence) in the Palestinian government sector. The researcher used the Descriptive Analytical Approach. The questionnaire was adopted as a tool for collecting field data. The study population consisted of (4000) employees in the first and higher categories. The stratified random sampling method was used, which was estimated at (403). Furthermore, the study reached several results, the most important of which are: a high level of strategic agility and its dimensions (strategic sensitivity, clarity of vision, core capabilities, and shared responsibility), and a high level of organizational excellence and its dimensions: (leadership excellence, subordinates’ excellence, and service excellence). Also, the results showed that there is an impact of strategic agility on enhancing organizational excellence. As for the level of the sector in which the ministry operates, the greatest impact of strategic agility was on enhancing organizational excellence in the justice sector. And the impact of strategic agility on enhancing organizational excellence was least in the governance sector

E-Business as Catalyst for Global Transformation of SMEs: A Middle East Perspective

Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are carriers of the economic development on local, regional, and national level. With high levels of flexibility, agility and adaptability, small and medium enterprises have the ability to transform and embrace new emerging technologies and opportunities. In the Industry 4.0 world, characterized by the intensive development and integration of digital solutions into all levels of operations, SMEs are among early adopters of such solutions. The purpose of the paper is to examine how small and medium enterprises in the Middle East are increasing their competitiveness, using innovative digital and e-business solutions as key transformative tools. Within the research, a systematic review of support ecosystem for development of the sector in the Middle East has been performed. Based on the systematic review and literature findings, the 5I framework, consisting of internationalization, innovation, integration, implementation, and intensifying, has been suggested as the model for transformative development of small and medium enterprises. In the future research, it is possible to examine how fast-growing economies that create supportive environment for the development of small and medium enterprises, simultaneously recognizing digital and e-business solutions as important pillar of increasing competitiveness and innovativeness, might benefit from successful implementation of 5I framework for successful global transformation.

Implementing Agile Data Workflows to Unlock Climate-Resilient Urban Planning

Cities around the world are facing the implications of a changing climate as an increasingly pressing issue. The negative effects of climate change are already being felt today. Therefore, adaptation to these changes is a mission that every city must master. Leading practices worldwide demonstrate various urban efforts on climate change adaptation (CCA) which are already underway. Above all, the integration of climate data, remote sensing, and in situ data is key to a successful and measurable adaptation strategy. Furthermore, these data can act as a timely decision support tool for municipalities to develop an adaptation strategy, decide which actions to prioritize, and gain the necessary buy-in from local policymakers. The implementation of agile data workflows can facilitate the integration of climate data into climate-resilient urban planning. Due to local specificities, (supra)national, regional, and municipal policies and (by) laws, as well as geographic and related climatic differences worldwide, there is no single path to climate-resilient urban planning. Agile data workflows can support interdepartmental collaboration and, therefore, need to be integrated into existing management processes and government structures. Agile management, which has its origins in software development, can be a way to break down traditional management practices, such as static waterfall models and sluggish stage-gate processes, and enable an increased level of flexibility and agility required when urgent. This paper presents the findings of an empirical case study conducted in cooperation with the City of Constance in southern Germany, which is pursuing a transdisciplinary and trans-sectoral co-development approach to make management processes more agile in the context of climate change adaptation. The aim is to present a possible way of integrating climate data into CCA planning by changing the management approach and implementing a toolbox for low-threshold access to climate data. The city administration, in collaboration with the University of Applied Sciences Constance, the Climate Service Center Germany (GERICS), and the University of Stuttgart, developed a co-creative and participatory project, CoKLIMAx, with the objective of integrating climate data into administrative processes in the form of a toolbox. One key element of CoKLIMAx is the involvement of the population, the city administration, and political decision-makers through targeted communication and regular feedback loops among all involved departments and stakeholder groups. Based on the results of a survey of 72 administrative staff members and a literature review on agile management in municipalities and city administrations, recommendations on a workflow and communication structure for cross-departmental strategies for resilient urban planning in the City of Constance were developed.

Investigation of nutritional status, VO2max, agility, speed, and strength: A cross-sectional study in basketball athletes

Nutritional status, VO2max, agility, speed, and strength are very important factors for every athlete to achieve maximum performance, especially in basketball. This study aims to determine the level of nutritional status, VO2max, agility, speed, and strength of Jembrana Regency basketball athletes in Preparation for the 2022 Bali Provincial Sports Week Championship. The sample in this study consisted of 12 men’s basketball athletes, Porprov Jembrana Regency, using the total sampling technique. The type of research used in this research was a cross-sectional study. The instruments used to collect data in this study were the Body Mass Index to measure nutritional status, the Multistage Fitness Test to measure VO2max, the Illinois Agility Test to measure agility, the 30M Sprint Test to measure speed, and the Push Up & Sit Up Test to measure muscle strength; belly and arms. The study found that the average nutritional status was normal, VO2max was good, agility was good, speed was very poor, arm muscle strength was good, and abdominal muscle strength was very good. The results of the study could assist Jembrana Regency get a good idea of how the athletes are training and how well the staff and teachers are working together. This is important for getting the best results at the Bali Provincial Sports Week championship. Based on the study's results, the best way to get ready for the Bali Provincial Sports Week championship is for players to get in better shape, especially in terms of biomotor VO2max and speed, which are still not good enough. So, more study can be done to re-evaluate these biomotors and add more physical test markers so that players’ physical success can be tracked as well as possible.

The Role of Strategic Agility in Achieving Organizational Excellence in the Presence of Organizational Flexibility As a Mediating Variable in the Jordanian Telecommunication Companies

This study aimed to measure the impact of strategic agility and its dimensions as an independent variable on achieving organizational excellence as a dependent variable with the presence of organizational flexibility as a mediating variable in Jordanian telecommunication companies. The study population consisted of the companies' upper & middle management employees and considered the whole population. A questionnaire was used as a tool to collect data. The results showed that the level of strategic agility, as well as the level of organizational excellence and organizational flexibility were high on the five-point Likert scale and that there is a statistically significant impact at the level of significance (α ≤ 0.05) of strategic agility and its dimensions (strategic sensitivity, leadership unity and resource fluidity) on organizational excellence with the presence of organizational flexibility as a mediating variable in Jordanian telecommunication companies. The study recommends that Jordanian communication companies need to implement strategic agility in all their administrative structures, as well as the application of organizational flexibility so that they can continue to achieve sustainable competitive advantage.

Imagery and Agility Training: How do They Affect the Reaction Ability of Futsal Goalkeepers?

Study purpose. Goalkeepers in futsal require fast movements to anticipate the ball that is heading toward the goal. Therefore, the reaction of the goalkeeper is very necessary to improve the quality in the game. Materials and methods. This research is experimental research conducted using factorial design research using a quantitative approach. In this research, the researchers use treatment with imagery exercises, with audiovisual and visual methods, with measuring the level of ability and agility of each sample in a group experiment. The type of instrument used to measure the ability of the goalkeeper’s reaction speed in this study is the whole-body reaction test. The population in this study was high school (SMA) students who played futsal goalkeepers throughout the city of Metro, with the number of participants being 90 students of 9 high schools throughout the city of Metro. Purposive sampling technique was used so that a sample of 24 students was obtained. Results. The results of the study prove that the significance value of imagery training is 0.001 < 0.05 which means "Ha is accepted", then there is an effect of Imagery training on the goalkeeper's reaction time. Next, the significance value of Agility training is 0.018 <0.05, which means "Ha is accepted", then there is an effect of agility training on the goalkeeper's reaction time. There is a significant difference between imagery training using audiovisual, high agility, and imagery training using audiovisual, low agility, with a significance value of 0.016. While there is no significant difference between imagery exercises using visuals, high agility and imagery exercises using visuals, low agility with a significance value of 0.395. Conclusions. Based on the results, it can be concluded that imagery and agility exercises have a significant effect on the reaction time of goalkeepers in futsal.

EFL Students’ Agility in Online Learning During the Covid-19: A Gender Study

This study attempts to investigate the agility of male and female senior high EFL students of SMA Negeri 4 Pematangsiantar in online learning during the Covid-19 pandemic. The study employs the theory of learning agility introduced by Gravatt and Caldwell (2016). As they stated, there are four dimensions of learning agility, namely; mental agility, people agility, results in agility, and change agility. The sampling technique used was random sampling. 150 students of X PMIA 1, 2, 3, and X PIS 1 and 2 were selected as the participants. The score of male students for all types of learning agility was 6798. While the score of female students for all types of learning agility was 6831. From 150 participants, the percentage of male students who had a high level of agility was 27,33%, while the female students were 26%. The percentage of male students who had a moderate la level of agility was 22,67%, while the female students were 78.33%. None of the male and female students had a low level of agility. The results showed that when it came to the o general calculation of scores, the female students were higher and more agile. However, when it was seen individually, especially in the learning activities, the male students had a higher level of agility rather than the female students.

‘Some dance to remember’: Exploring the introduction of an adaptive Irish Céilí dance programme for people living with dementia and their carers in Ireland

AbstractBackgroundThis presentation reflects on a two‐year interdisciplinary arts‐based Masters by Research project which explored the psychosocial effects of a pilot adaptive Irish Céilí dance programme for people living with dementia and their carers. The Céilí dance activity was adapted to reflect participants’ levels of mobility, agility, ability, and cognitive skills.MethodBetween October 2019 and February 2020 field work involving people living with dementia and professional carers was conducted in a day care/respite centre based in the mid‐west region of Ireland. A phenomenological approach was adopted to investigate the lived experience of participants. Semi‐structured interviews with people living with dementia and professional care staff were conducted before, during and after the dance programme. All interviews were transcribed, and a thematic analysis lens applied to the data to facilitate analysis of emerging themes, commonalities and differences.ResultKey research themes include: enhanced reminiscence for the participant living with dementia, a greater sense of inclusion, and authentic mutual connectivity for both people with dementia and their carers who took part in the dance activity.ConclusionAn adaptive Irish Céilí dance programme can enhance the quality of life for people living with dementia and care staff. The research suggests that this dance programme warrants expansion to other dementia care facilities throughout Ireland and potentially internationally in areas with significant Irish cultural connections.