Being scrappy is all about extracting maximum value from minimal resources, staying inventive, and moving fast. The ideas that most reinforce this mindset are the ones that give us the independence to build our own solutions, keep our work lean, and force us to target the real problem instead of adding layers of ceremony.
We're Scrappy
Find the flank, win the war
We ask ourselves: What hidden angle can we exploit today? Scrappy thinking turns limited resources into decisive advantage.
- Spot the core problem, then attack from the side.
- Use creativity instead of big budgets.
- Turn every loss into a learning sprint.
What It Means At Corporate Tools
Being Scrappy means treating business like a battlefield where we rarely have the firepower for a head‑on assault. Instead of matching the titans’ size, we hunt for the weak spot, the side‑door, the unexpected angle that lets us advance with far fewer resources. The “flank move” is our default strategy: identify the real problem, craft a lean, high‑impact plan, and give the team crystal‑clear direction to execute quickly.
Scrappy is also a mindset. It rejects textbook solutions and corporate playbooks in favor of street‑smart tactics, rapid experimentation, and learning by doing. We value scheming sessions, quick pivots, and the willingness to lose a battle so we can win the war. When every teammate treats every obstacle as a chance to outmaneuver, the whole organization gains speed, resilience, and an edge that money alone cannot buy.
In practice, being Scrappy looks like: a two‑week “scheming” sprint where we surface what’s working, a clear, concise battle plan that every person can see, and a culture that celebrates clever workarounds as much as big wins. It is the habit of constantly asking, “What’s the next side‑move?” and acting on it before the competition even notices.
How This Shows Up In Your Day
You are living this when
- You map the opponent’s strengths, then choose a side route that avoids them.
- You run a quick “scheming” session (every 1–2 weeks) to share wins, failures, and emerging tactics.
- You turn a failed experiment into a concrete lesson that reshapes the next plan.
- You empower the team to act on the flank without waiting for multiple approvals.
You are not living this when
- You try to copy a rival’s playbook instead of finding your own angle.
- You spend weeks polishing a perfect front‑line solution that never gets traction.
- You avoid risk because you fear losing, so no experiments ever happen.
- You delay action waiting for a “perfect” strategy that may never appear.
