Get curious

Asking the right questions from the right people can exponentially expand your knowledge of a problem or potential solution – and even asking the right questions from the wrong people can bring you unexpected insights.

Fail fantastically and frequently

Getting comfortable with not being perfect is hard but learn to get friendly with failure in order to develop adaptability. Experiment first, then reflect on what went wrong to learn and spark new ideas for next time.

Look for the upside

Thinking in an agile way means adapting your thought processes, which leads to more positive outcomes. Rather than feeling resentful that something didn’t go right, flip your thinking and try to view it as an opportunity instead.

Work smarter, not harder

If your budget gets slashed or your headcount disappears, use creative problem-solving or tap on your network to achieve the same result using different tools and resources.

Practise a confident humility mindset

Confident humility is the belief in our ability to handle what life throws at us. Birds don’t worry about the strength of the branches they land on; they have faith in the ability of their wings. If you can increase your confidence in your ability to handle what comes your way, you’ll worry less about the world’s branches, and instead, you can tend to your wings.

Whether you’re thrown into crises or actively seek out challenges, as your ability to adapt gets stronger, so too will your professional growth.

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