How to Be an Adaptable Employee during Change and Uncertainty (2020)
35mIntermediate2020-05-15
Authors

Dorie Clark
Professor of Business Administration and Published Author
Course details
The world is changing fast. That's why, as an employee, the most valuable skill you can cultivate is adaptability, so you're ready for anything. In this course, Dorie Clark shares concrete tips and strategies to become more adaptable—and embrace adaptability as an ongoing part of your life. Learn how to cultivate an adaptable mindset and build the right skills, including communication and open-mindedness. Then find out how to put your new adaptability skills into action by talking directly to your boss, taking on new tasks, and developing a positive attitude. The skills you learn in this course can help you thrive in times of crisis, and succeed no matter what the future holds.
Skills covered
Personal DevelopmentProfessional DevelopmentOne-Off
Concepts
0. Introduction
- 01 - Why it's important to be adaptable
1. Cultivating an Adaptable Mindset
- 02 - What to do if you're upset by change
- 03 - How to motivate yourself to become more adaptable
- 04 - How to practice being more adaptable
2. Learning the Skills to Be More Adaptable
- 05 - Embrace a proactive mindset
- 06 - Getting clear on how you need to adapt
- 07 - How to become less insistent about your viewpoint
- 08 - Practical strategies to help you succeed
3. Adaptability in Action
- 09 - How to talk about change with your boss
- 10 - What to do when you're asked to do things you have no expertise in
- 11 - Letting go of your ego
Conclusion
- 12 - Adaptability is a way of life
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