1
: marked by ready ability to move with quick easy grace
an agile dancer
2
: having a quick resourceful and adaptable character
an agile mind
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Leopards are very fast and agile.
the expressive movements of agile dancers
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Leaders who embrace this shift now will be better prepared for future challenges, building organizations that are agile, resilient and ready for whatever comes next.
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Steve Osler, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Adopting agile methodologies enables companies to pivot quickly, iterate on new ideas and respond effectively to emerging market opportunities.
—Mansour Alajmi, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
Her team is frustrated, and the company is losing market share to more agile competitors.
—Patricia Kennedy, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
She’s become a master of nonverbal communication, using her nimble and agile body to add depth.
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 21 Oct. 2024
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Steve Osler, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Adopting agile methodologies enables companies to pivot quickly, iterate on new ideas and respond effectively to emerging market opportunities.
—Mansour Alajmi, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
Her team is frustrated, and the company is losing market share to more agile competitors.
—Patricia Kennedy, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
She’s become a master of nonverbal communication, using her nimble and agile body to add depth.
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 21 Oct. 2024
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“Agile.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/agile. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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