organizational-agility
/ˌɔː.ɡən.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən.əl əˈdʒɪl.ə.ti/ IELTSAcademic
noun
The ability of an organisation to change quickly and smoothly when conditions change. It means people, systems, and plans can adapt without much delay.
- Our organizational agility helped us handle the sudden market change.
- The company needs more organizational agility.
- Good organizational agility supports fast decisions.
Adinary Nuance
Organizational agility is closer to adaptability than to simple speed. It suggests a whole organisation can respond well, not just one person or team. It is more formal and business-focused than words like flexibility or quick response.
In other languages
- Vietnamese
- sự linh hoạt tổ chức
- Spanish
- agilidad organizacional
- Chinese
- 组织敏捷性
- Japanese
- 組織の俊敏性
- Korean
- 조직 민첩성
Etymology
This phrase combines organizational, from organization, with agility, from Latin agilis meaning 'nimble' or 'quick'. It became common in business and management writing in the late 20th century.
Common phrases
build organizational agilityimprove organizational agilityorganizational agility strategyorganizational agility framework
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Frequently asked questions
- Is organizational agility formal or informal?
- It is formal. People use it in business, management, and academic writing.
- What is the difference between organizational agility and flexibility?
- Flexibility is about being able to change. Organizational agility also suggests fast, effective action across the whole organisation.
- Can I use organizational agility in IELTS Writing?
- Yes. It fits academic and business topics well, especially about companies or institutions.
- Does organizational agility mean the same as speed?
- No. Speed is only one part. It also includes smart adjustment and coordination.