The turbulent changes of the 21st century have rewritten the competences and operational frameworks of individuals and organizations. New concepts such as digital awareness and cybersecurity have emerged, but competencies have also been transformed. Agile thinking is also a product of these changes. Many organisations today are moving to agile, ensuring their flexibility and positioning in an increasingly turbulent competitive environment. Agile organisations can only be successful if they have the internal support to do so. Current changes show that agile transformation in organisations has proven to be successful when it is supported by the right environment within the organisation. In our study, we set out to examine the awareness and place of individual agile approaches based on the subjective assessment of respondents. We also undertake a cross-cultural comparison to see how respondents of different ages and educational backgrounds from Hungarian and Arab cultures perceive the agile approach, its knowledge and application. The aim of our study is to present a comprehensive picture and to formulate future goals in order to make agile thinking as a new competence general in the life of every individual.