About Us

About Us

Agile Thinkers 
Agile Thinkers is part of Agile21, a consultancy and training company founded in 2012 with the guiding principle:

“Improving through people.”

Over the years, we’ve evolved into a trusted provider of Agile education and consulting, delivering innovative solutions to help organizations thrive in today’s fast-paced world.

What We Believe

Our mission is to empower organizations with innovative ways of working, fostering positive impact, opening new business opportunities, and enhancing collaboration within teams.

We are driven by:

  • Empathy and understanding the unique needs of each individual and organization.
  • Inspiration and passion to help people succeed through an Agile approach.
  • Practicality through hands-on training and real-world applications.
  • Sustainability ensuring lasting improvement and success.



What We Do

We believe there are three main areas to help transform and meet the needs of individuals and organizations: 

  1. Improving Ways of Working: Elevate your team's way of working for better collaboration and efficiency.
  2. Accelerating Business Creation: Quickly Turn your innovative ideas into profitable ventures.
  3. Leading Impactful Teams: Lead your team and cultivate a culture that drives remarkable results.
  4.  ​The World Management Agility Forum:  Our annual international conference connects global leaders and innovators to explore the future of management and leadership.

Our Principles

  • Always act with integrity and truth
  • Always search for different perspectives
  • Be open to challenge yourself, seek for improving what we do
  • Embrace your mistakes as you do with your achievements
  • Ask for help and nurture the relationships
  • People and ethics above all

  1. We do not rely on control but on trust.
  2. Not on rules but on values.
  3. Not on time but on results.
  4. Not on duty but on meaning.
  5. Not on hierarchy but on dialogue.
  1. Not on order but on empowerment.

Agile Thinkers 
Agile Thinkers is part of Agile21, a consultancy and training company founded in 2012 with the guiding principle:

“Improving through people.”

Over the years, we’ve evolved into a trusted provider of Agile education and consulting, delivering innovative solutions to help organizations thrive in today’s fast-paced world.

What We Believe

Our mission is to empower organizations with innovative ways of working, fostering positive impact, opening new business opportunities, and enhancing collaboration within teams.

We are driven by:

  • Empathy and understanding the unique needs of each individual and organization.
  • Inspiration and passion to help people succeed through an Agile approach.
  • Practicality through hands-on training and real-world applications.
  • Sustainability ensuring lasting improvement and sucess.


What We Do

We believe there are three main areas to help transform and meet the needs of individuals and organizations: 

  1. Improving Ways of Working: Elevate your team's way of working for better collaboration and efficiency.
  2. Accelerating Business Creation: Quickly Turn your innovative ideas into profitable ventures.
  3. Leading Impactful Teams: Lead your team and cultivate a culture that drives remarkable results.
  4.  ​The World Management Agility Forum:  Our annual international conference connects global leaders and innovators to explore the future of management and leadership.

Our Principles

  • Always act with integrity and truth
  • Always search for different perspectives
  • Be open to challenge yourself, seek for improving what we do
  • Embrace your mistakes as you do with your achievements
  • Ask for help and nurture the relationships
  • People and ethics above all

  1. We do not rely on control but on trust.
  2. Not on rules but on values.
  3. Not on time but on results.
  4. Not on duty but on meaning.
  5. Not on hierarchy but on dialogue.
  1. Not on order but on empowerment.

Our Team

Get to know the heart behind Agile Thinkers!

Hugo Lourenço
CEO of The Agile Thinkers and Co-founder of the
​World Management ​Agility Forum

Joey Spooner
Chief Operating Officer

​Patrícia Cid
​​ Operations Lead

​Guilherme Assunção
Marketing & Business Development Lead

Joana Afonso
Marketing Lead




​​You can be the next Agile Thinker!​
​​We're hiring!

​​​​​​Apply now

Our Team

Get to know the heart behind Agile Thinkers!

Hugo Lourenço
CEO of The Agile Thinkers and Co-founder of the
​World Management ​Agility Forum

Joey Spooner
Chief Operating Officer

​Patrícia Cid
​​ Operations Lead

​Guilherme Assunção
Marketing & Business Development Lead

Joana Afonso
Marketing Lead




​​You can be the next Agile Thinker!​
​​We're hiring!

​​​​​​​​Apply now



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Individuals and organizations that are driven by a clear sense of purpose and create positive, sustainable work environments can lead by building genuine and authentic relationships.


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