Beschreibung:
In today's business world, the complexity and pace of change can be daunting. Adaptability has become recognized as a necessary skill for leaders to develop to be effective in this environment. Even so, leaders rarely know what they can do to become more adaptable and foster adaptability in others. This guidebook contributes to a greater understanding of adaptability and the cognitive, emotional, and dispositional flexibility it requires. Leaders will learn how to develop their adaptability and to become more effective for themselves, the people they lead, and their organizations.
7 What Is Adaptability?8 Why Adaptability Is Important for Leaders10 What Are Obstacles to Adaptability?Stages of Transition12 Three Elements of AdaptabilityCognitive FlexibilityEmotional FlexibilityDispositional Flexibility21 Developing AdaptabilityWays to Practice Cognitive FlexibilityWays to Practice Emotional FlexibilityWays to Practice Dispositional Flexibility26 Adaptability: A Leadership Imperative29 Suggested Readings30 Background31 Key Point Summary