The success of a company depends on its agility, i.e. its ability to adapt actively and flexibly to new requirements. Agile working is a central concept in the field of organization and management of companies, as the working world is subject to constant change and requires flexibility. The trend is toward "agile working," a flexible office concept that can react quickly to changes. This is reflected, for example, in a zone-oriented office design in which employees can select a suitable zone in the office depending on their current activity.

To enable this way of working, tools and spaces are needed that support flexible teamwork. Agile teams organize and design their work environment according to current requirements. Classic structures and departments are replaced by dynamic networks, with greater focus on the skills and needs of individual employees.

Agile working stands for a modern work culture that is focused on openness and success. Since the millennium, the world of work has changed in unprecedented ways. Advances in technology and ever-faster innovation have presented companies with unprepared challenges. It is out of this context that the concept of agile working emerged. It describes a way of working that enables companies to adapt quickly to change in order to succeed. The fundamentals of agile working were developed in the early 2000s in software development, but have since spread to all industries and companies. Essentially, agile working means greater flexibility, faster responsiveness, and a willingness to think and act innovatively rather than sticking to outdated processes. To achieve this, bureaucratic hurdles must be removed to enable a more dynamic way of working.

In order to work in an agile manner, companies must rethink their entire organization and structure. Rigid structures are inappropriate and hinder creativity and innovation. The development of new thought and work processes is therefore becoming increasingly important and also influences the use of space. The demands on workspaces are also increasing, especially in terms of ergonomics, multifunctionality and comfort.

Agile teams need an entire ecosystem of spaces that allows them to freely choose and control different room zones. These spaces support the tasks at hand by providing retreats for focused work, meeting zones for sharing, and creative spaces for brainstorming and more. Processes do not have to be interrupted or slowed down. Meetings can be held in an informal atmosphere at standing tables, reducing the time required. Additionally, areas for sharing and feedback as well as relaxation, such as lounges or cafes, should be planned. It is important to recognize that highly concentrated and agile work also requires phases of distraction to recharge one's batteries. In addition to room design, furnishings can also help support agile working. Multifunctional furniture that combines sitting, working and storage space is particularly helpful here.

In the age of digitalization, furniture is still relevant, but with the necessary flexibility. The guiding principle "form follows function" is not only considered as a design concept in agile workspaces, but as a lived principle. Modular systems consisting of various basic elements such as multifunctional seating, tables, room dividers and boxes enable the creation of individual work landscapes - from quiet individual workstations to dynamic open offices. Ideally, this furniture should not only be mobile, but also easily and quickly changeable to create the desired environment in the blink of an eye. This not only allows different working techniques to be adapted depending on the situation, but also the entire interior design.