DON'T BE RIGID AND STATIC

Winning through Dexterity and Adaptability 

Dexterity

Success especially during turbulent times depends a lot on dexterity and adaptability. It's not only what you know but how you apply what you know. It's the high speed and accuracy of execution that frightens competitors or catches them off guard which is critical . When you execute with high proficiency, skill and zeal you have high chance to survive and excel in turbulent markets.

To make it in this uncertain world of volatility, ambiguity and complexity you must be ready to change course and do things differently. You must be comfortable with change, not afraid of it. Like a cat you must be willing and able to jump from one position to the other, from one height to the other. Not only should you perfect your current game but you should also work on new ones. Constantly and consistently seek new opportunities. As an example Fin order to  attract, retain and motivate capable highly skilled staff organizations  must be flexible enough to change their well tried and tested remuneration philosophies and try new ones that fit the environment. In the new world nothing is so sacred that it cant be changed. Both people, processes, systems and policies should be changed.

Adaptability

Lifelong winners are always adaptive to different situations. In a rapid changing world its not about strength and endurance but adaptability. The individual  who wins in not the one runs faster than machines or who thinks better than machines but the one who can adapt and work with and not against them. New technology is not the enemy but being unable to reframe yourself and work in partnership with the technology. Move at pace with the new technology. Never be slow to adopt newness This is the new normal. Change is everywhere. Therefore adaptability brings new life to dying professions and markets. You can benefit from the adjacent possible not just from opportunities far away. Learn new rules in the business game. After learning and thoroughly understanding the rules change them to your advantage. At every opportunity renew yourself like an eagle.

Dexterity and adaptability are truly the hallmarks of sustainable advantage. Without them you have no legs to stand on. How can you compete?

Dr Andrew Nyambayo (PhD. MBA, Bsc Eng) is a business leader, strategist, coach and motivational speaker with over 20 years experience in the telecommunications and service industry. He is the author of famous books, "Integral Marketing: Enhancing Livelihoods"  and  "Succeeding in Turbulent Times"