Adapting

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Psychological Safety

As outlined in my previous video, the 3 strands of the flockofcats proposition are thriving, teaming and adapting. One subject cuts across all of these strands - psychological safety.

In my latest flockofcats video I share my take on this critical topic, with particular reference and gratitude to the great work in this field - the brilliant Amy Edmondson
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One tip that I would share, that I've started using on projects and programmes, is to ask colleagues -

'How can we help each other to be at our best working together?'

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Habits – Apple on the tray

In my previous video, I shared some of my perspectives on the importance of adaptability. This week, I build on this by discussing the challenge of changing habits, which many of us grapple with as we try to adapt.

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Adaptability 2.0

In this video, I share my thoughts and pose some questions about the third element of the flockofcats proposition - adaptability. Many of my connections will already know that this is something I see as being important.

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We want clarity and certainty – if we can’t have it, we need adaptability

Discussing the need for adaptability in a rapidly changing environment.

Using adaptability to deal with uncertainty

Using adaptability to deal with uncertainty

Developing an adaptable mindset in order to respond well to uncertainty.

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Six past lessons CEOs may need to unlearn

The importance of unlearning as part of adapting to a changing world

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Changing Habits – what is the apple on the tray?

It has been clear to me that the biggest challenge for many people is not learning, but its application. And a big part of this challenge is changing habits that we have all built up over our lives.

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Adaptability and the importance of hope

Hope is a sub-dimension of adaptability – we need to maintain and nurture our levels of hope for the future, in order to remain adaptable in the face of challenge and change.

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Developing Adaptability

Reflections about developing adaptability as an aging basketball player.

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The 3 Dimensions of Adaptability

We recognise adaptability as being important, but it can perhaps feel intangible - developing our adaptability needs a really clear reason.

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