Are you curious about becoming an agile entrepreneur, Oklahoma WIT community?
What’s the deal with agility in the business world? It’s been this hot topic for a minute or two, especially among new start-ups and tech folks. Agility is the secret sauce to not just surviving but thriving in a world that’s always changing.
Here’s the scoop: agility isn’t just about speed. It’s more like this buzzword for being super cutting-edge, adaptable, and flexible.
When a business is agile, it’s like a quick-change artist. It can switch directions in a jiffy. It’s not just about business moves; it’s also about how they grow their team.
I’m sure you aware of the company Adobe. They’re all about that agility. They don’t bother with those old-school annual performance reviews anymore. They’re into these ongoing chats between employees and bosses.
But here’s the kicker: how can an entrepreneur get in on this agility action? As a business owner, can you bring that agility vibe into your own life and work?
Let’s dive in and find out?
Should Entrepreneurs Be Agile?
Agility is how entrepreneurs survive the ups and downs of the business world.
In this crazy digital world, everything’s changing. Agility is about being able to roll with the punches, adapt to the latest trends, and tackle whatever curveballs come your way.
Here’s the kicker! Agile entrepreneurs are the risk-takers. They’re not scared to stumble and learn from their faceplants. These stumbles are how you get those lightbulb moments and crank out innovations faster than you can say ‘entrepreneurship.’
Unlike out-dated regular “old” managers, entrepreneurs don’t play by the rules. They’re breaking the old rules by blazing their own trails.
Let’s be real! No matter how hard you plan, it’s not enough for every crazy twist on the business rollercoaster and that’s where agility swoops in. It’s like your survival seatbelt on the twists and turns and holding you tightly in the seat on the highs and lows.
That’s the deal with agility, it’s the lifeline for entrepreneurs in the ever-changing game.
How to Develop an Agile Mindset
Now, let’s get down to it and rev up your agility game with these tips:
Question everything, seriously: Don’t just nod along or agree with the “old” rules. Ask “why” like it’s your favorite word. Why stick to the same old routine or the same old wheel? It is time to shake things up and ditch those rickety old wooden rollercoasters. It’s time for an upgrade.
Explore different paths: Take the road less travelled. Real entrepreneurs aren’t scared to take detours. Know that not every path leads to a pot of gold. Exploring new avenues, that’s where the real lessons hide.
Embrace the ‘OOPS’ moments: Yeah, you’re going to stumble, that’s just part of the game. However, these failures, they’re your teachers. Learn from them, grow stronger, and keep hustling.
Back yourself up: It’s kinda cool and quite all right to embrace failures! But don’t expect them at every turn because that’s when they’re most likely to happen. Trust your gut and your skills, believe that even when stuff hits the fan, you’ll figure out a way to make it work.
Think big, like ‘change the world’ big: Small goals are awesome, we need them. Dare to aim high, dream huge, and keep that fire alive.
Remember, it’s all about that “Whatever It Takes” mindset. Do you know what can make this even better? Doing it together! Join the Oklahoma WIT community, where we’re all about making things happen. Support each other and turn those dreams into victories. Together, we’ve got this. Are you in?
Dawn Corbett is a driven, self-motivated, elementary educator, and a molder of young minds. She has taught in public education for twenty plus years. Creating original content is something that she is passionate about and gets excited about. She knows the value of confidentiality, cooperation, and being a team player. Working as an editor and blog writer has given her a valuable opportunities to develop her own intellect and a different perspective on how to respectfully communicate with others in different styles.