To think and be Agile, you don’t need a whole new vocabulary (video link)

 

Erich Leonard views Agile as a robust framework that makes workplaces more adaptive, more effective, and more human. Ideal. A worthy and inspiring purpose!

 

He has worked for years with various leaders, teams, and organizations, helping them achieve these very qualities. In his presentation at the 2025 Agile in Nonprofits (AiN) Summit, he asserts that no one considering Agile should become discouraged or be put off by Agile terminology, which is simply one element of Agile, helping you on your journey as your team learns to work differently. 

 

Agile thinking and concepts are the key. 

 

Ultimately, an Agile mindset will guide you in organizing workflows into frameworks that always remain flexible and adjustable. Erich shares two exciting real-world examples of teams that worked together in Agile ways to build prototypes for national and international competitions. Learn how Agile influenced those activities for people of varying ages.

 

He outlines several other insightful suggestions, indicating that you can start the activities within days, even tomorrow, at your workplace. They are straightforward, so practical, so doable—check out his advice.

 

We concur with Erich’s guidance. We encourage you to kickstart your Agile journey by testing his actionable recommendations in your workplace! Then let us know how it’s going!

 

Would you like to explore adopting Agile ways of working? Start by watching Erich’s presentation. And then, check out our podcast, Agile Driven Impact. Finally, browse our learning resources at Agile in Nonprofits, including our Agile journey map to get you started, or reach out to us directly.

Or inspire others by commenting and sharing your own story about Agile success!