IMI Life Skills - Adaptability

Roadblocks: Adapting to barriers and unexpected last-minute changes, finding alternative routes and solutions.
As you travel along on your career journey, there are bound to be challenges along the way. Some of these will require minor adjustments in approach or usual process to overcome, for others you will need to think on your feet, adapt and perhaps step out of your comfort zone in order to find the best route to take. Every day we face changes and new scenarios, however how we perceive them often dictates the difference between seeing a barrier in the way or recognising an opportunity for growth.

Being adaptable and flexible means having a positive attitude to change and being able to quickly and effectively adjust to new circumstances. There four key skills that support adaptability:

• Cognitive flexibility
• Learning Mindset
• Resourcefulness
• Versatility