Leading people through volatile times
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The threat-rigidity effect
Australia and New Zealand doing it tough
The paradox of flexibility
How to become more flexible
- Embrace change: Learn to enjoy the changing nature of things and have acceptance that things will change – because they always will.
- Get feedback: Many rigid people tend to avoid feedback because of sensitivity issues. All feedback is good as it helps us change for the better much quicker.
- Always be curious: Never be complacent when it comes to knowledge, keep looking and learning.
- Create a plan B, C and D: And be happy if Plan A isn’t spot on, because you have contingencies waiting to go.
- Work on your soft skills: Flexibility is all about soft skills – agility, problem-solving, emotional intelligence… and yes, you can train yourself to be better at them.
- Try to be less rigid: It’s the crux of flexibility. Have a list and a plan, but don’t be a slave to it. Read the room and know when you need to deviate from the straight path.
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