Agile Is How You Move: Using Our Social Media to Practice Iteration

Written By Rebecca Sanchez

When people hear the word Agile, they often think of stand-ups, sprints, and sticky notes on a board.

But Agile also shows up in ways that aren’t so front of mind for folks like how you test ideas, how you respond to what you learn, and how willing you are to adjust without losing the vision.

At Nimble Up, we talk about Agile & Decision Intelligence as the ability to evolve your approach while staying anchored in your vision.

And one of the ways we’ve been taking our own advice and putting it into action?

Our own social media.

What Social Media Taught Us About Agile

Over the years, we’ve tried several different approaches when it comes to social media.

Some worked.
Some didn’t.
Some surprised us.

But not matter what, we pay attention.

We notice what resonates.
We notice what create clarity.
We notice what helps people take action.

And we adjust.

Afterall, Agile is an ongoing practice of listening, learning, and refining.

Iteration Builds Clarity

One of the biggest misconceptions about Agile is that it is fast.

Agile is not about speed for the sake of speed.

It is about progress through iteration.

Each cycle answers a question:

  • Did this help?

  • Did this land?

  • What do we do differently next time?

Over time, those small adjustments build something much stronger than a perfectly planned rollout ever could.

What We’re Testing Right Now

Lately, you may have noticed something new from us. We have been sharing short, practical video tips across our platforms. Our hope is that they will do one simple thing: help you apply a concept immediately.

We’ve noticed that our audience resonates with face-to-camera, quick-hit videos and so that’s what we’re trying. As this desire changes, so will we. We will always continue to evolve based on what is most useful to you.

Agile Requires Visibility

Here’s the part that often gets missed. You cannot iterate on what you cannot see.

If your ideas stay internal, untested, or you spend too much time making sure they are perfect before they are ever shared, you lose the opportunity to learn in real time.

Because we’ve tried different things with our social media (without overthinking it), we’ve been able to get feedback from the people who look at our posts. This feedback gives us a clear idea about what is currently working and what isn’t, which then let’s us make informed decisions about how we should move forward.

If You Want to See Agile in Action

If you are working to:

  • Strengthen how your team adapts

  • Improve follow-through on what matters

  • Build clarity without overcomplicating the process

Then we invite you to follow along!

We don’t have it all figured out. We’re just out here actively practicing what we teach. Hopefully there’s some inspiration in that.

You can find us here:

Rebecca Sanchez
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