Developing Adaptability as a Manager

33mIntermediate2018-10-17

Authors

Dorie Clark

Professor of Business Administration and Published Author

Course details

The business world is changing faster than ever, with digital transformation and disruption everywhere. Being adaptable is a foundational skill for managers, which enables them to respond to change in positive, resilient ways and seize new opportunities. Join author and professor Dorie Clark, as she introduces strategies for becoming a more adaptable leader. Learn how to monitor for change in order to better prepare for it, hone your skills, and create a more adaptable team that is innovative and responsive to change.

Learning objectives
Identify three elements that enable managers to be adaptable in the midst of growth.
Recognize examples of four purposes of feedback.
Summarize a strategy that managers use to create an environment where employees feel safe to take risks.
Explain the approach to take as an adaptable manager when working with various types of employees.
Recall the characteristics of a curious, adaptable manager.

Skills covered

Management SkillsPersonaLeadership and Management

Concepts

0. Introduction

01 - Adapt to change

1. Monitoring External Changes

02 - Predicting and planning amidst uncertainty
03 - Responding to growth
04 - Navigating office politics

2. Honing Your Own Adaptability

05 - Giving and getting feedback
06 - Growing faster to make an impact
07 - Mastering contingency planning

3. Creating Adaptable Teams

08 - Creating a safe space for team risk-tasking
09 - Practicing empathy to adapt to others
10 - Staying curious and asking questions

Conclusion

11 - Next steps