A range of psychometric tests can measure your adaptability. These tests examine a person’s values, beliefs and personal identity in an unfamiliar setting. Some people believe that there is a strong link between EQ and adaptability. This section develops your awareness of the need to be adaptable.
People who can adapt to unfamiliar situations, new people, new technologies and new work are less likely to feel stressed by change. They are more likely to be resilient. It's often said that the jobs of the future don’t even exist yet – so adaptability is vital.
In some ways, adaptability is an attitude or a philosophy:
"It is not the strongest or the most intelligent who will survive but those who can best manage change." ― Charles Darwin
"If you’re not stubborn, you’ll give up on experiments too soon. And if you’re not flexible, you'll pound your head against the wall and you won’t see a different solution to a problem you’re trying to solve." ― Jeff Bezos
How might you demonstrate adaptability?
Learning Portfolio
Complete exercise 5 in your Learning Portfolio.
Resources
Read this article on resilience
Do this adaptability test and reflect on how adaptable you are. Identify any areas in which you might need to work on your adaptability.