In the Adaptability Model, under BE PREPARED, we talk about the need to develop skills that
will help you prepare for future changes. These include expanding your area of expertise,
better managing change and being more resilient.
Here are a few suggestions of skills and tools you can develop to help you build greater
strength in these areas.
Seek out new skills that
in demand in the future
These differ depending on your role. Keep
abreast of trends in your field by reading
journals, joining professional organisations, and
connecting with people who do what you do.
This will enable you to keep your finger on the
pulse of your specialisation and discover which
skills will be in demand for the future.
Seek to develop skills and tools that wi
enable you better manage change and be
more resilient
Change management is a very broad discipline.
To do it well, you need to master many
disciplines. Below are just some of the skills that
will enable you to better communicate and
manage change, to be more adaptable and
resilient as you guide yourself and others
through those changes.
Creative brainstorming skills and tools Nes
Innovation
Building and restoring trust
Fostering an environment of psychological safety
Emotional intelligence
Strong self-awareness
Growth mindset
Collaborating effectively with others
Expanding Career network
Conflict management and resolution
Listening
Giving and receiving feedback
Influencing others
Storytelling to communicate your vision
Motivating and inspiring others
Diversity and inclusion
Delegation 3
Time management
Project management
Strategic analysis and planning
Systems thinking
Critical thinking
Problem-solving and decision-making
Measurement and analysis
Research
Digital literacy
Knowing change management principles and best practices
Familiarity with change models and frameworks ~
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Why not Take Action right away? Search for these topics online, or note down those you
deem as priority skills to discuss with your manager during your Career Conversation.