The Role of Flexible Culture in Improving the Adaptability of Higher Education Institutions

This article examines the role of Agile culture in improving the adaptability of higher education institutions. Although the core principles of the Agile approach were initially formed in the field of project management, over time it has become widespread as a flexible management model that is not limited to IT projects and is applicable to various fields of activity. A modern university must be not only an institution for the transfer of knowledge, but also an adaptive organization capable of adapting to a changing external environment, establishing interactions with stakeholders, and being open to innovation. This transformation does not happen randomly, but requires the application of mechanisms that prepare the organization for change, strengthen the team culture, and make management processes more flexible. The article analyzes the benefits of agile culture in universities in terms of internal coordination, decision-making, knowledge management and increasing student-centeredness in the educational process, and discusses the opportunities and potential challenges associated with the transition to an agile organizational model.