Learn from others

As is the case with learning a whole range of critical soft skills, learning to better navigate change and become adaptable is best done from others. Do you admire how Fiona from finance consistently delivers financial results with a positive message for the future, even if targets have been missed? Or perhaps you like how Sipho brings in members of different teams to brainstorm solutions to the IT team’s challenges? Take notes when these people exhibit the adaptability skills you are keen to learn or ask them directly for tips and guidance. While you can learn from people both inside and external to your organisation, if you are learning from those internally, you will get the added benefit of learning how the skills are applied best to the organisation, its values and its people