Agility is more than Agile
Although Agile principles were defined over 25 years ago, Marcin Majka argues that agility should extend far beyond software development. It must be embedded in how organizations understand their processes, adapt their systems, and align technology with business goals. He emphasized that without deeply understanding the business domain, technical solutions might miss the mark entirely.
Three Core Pillars of Future Agility
Majka’s talk centered around three critical areas necessary for long-term organizational readiness:
- Knowing your processes – true agility starts with process clarity, enabling measurement, automation, and optimization.
- Defining long-term goals – organizations must move beyond digital upgrades and think in terms of market innovation, not just system modernization.
- Choosing adaptive technology – systems must function like LEGO blocks: modular, scalable, and compliant with ongoing legal and business shifts.
Agility in Action – Empowering Business Domains
Agility 2040 also involves shifting ownership of change to business teams. With the right tools – specifically domain-tailored low-code/no-code platforms – business users can manage their own processes and products, reducing reliance on IT. This ensures both agility and alignment with evolving needs.
Marcin Majka concluded by inviting Piotr Kwiatek (Managing Director of IT, Alior Leasing) to contrast the technological provider’s perspective with that of a leasing company. Their discussion was a practical reflection on whether companies are truly ready for leasing in 2040.