Soft determinants of the development of an agile organization in the aspect of own research

The aim of the article is to identify soft factors perceived as key to the development of organizational agility and to analyze their interrelationships in the context of the perception of organizational participants, to determine the importance of interpersonal relations, cooperation and safety culture as foundations supporting flexible and adaptive organizational structures.Design/methodology/approach: The study was conducted using a diagnostic survey method in the form of a survey on a sample of 312 respondents in 2024.The collected data was statistically analyzed using multivariate correspondence analysis (MCA), which allows for the identification of response patterns and hidden relationships between variables.Findings: It was found that factors such as avoiding aggression, striving for a common goal and searching for common solutions are most often considered important for organizational agility.High consistency of answers indicates strong rooting of the values of cooperation and psychological safety in the perception of organizational development. Research limitations/implications:The study was cross-sectional and based on subjective opinions of respondents, which limits the possibility of generalizing the results.Another limitation is the lack of consideration of hard indicators of organizational effectiveness and contextual variables, such as the specificity of the industry. Practical implications:The results can constitute a basis for designing development and cultural activities supporting organizational agility, in particular in the area of relationship management, strengthening shared responsibility and developing soft skills.Social implications: The importance of creating a working environment based on trust, openness and cooperation was highlighted, which promotes operational efficiency as well as employee well-being and social integration in the workplace.Originality/value: The article brings value by empirically demonstrating the role of soft determinants of organizational agility and by using MCA analysis as a tool for identifying perceptual patterns.The presented conclusions have practical significance for organizations operating in a dynamic and unpredictable environment.