ADAPTIVE LEADERSHIP 101

摘要

Contrary to what you might think, adaptive leaders don't really adapt to change. Adaptation implies a response, a reaction to change. Adaptive leaders are proactive. They anticipate change, prepare for it, and often make change happen in the direction they want to go. That's an essential ability for individuals charged with leading their business or organization in this rapid-fire millennium. There is more of everything-competitors, consumers, opportunities-and it's spinning the marketplace at high speed, facilitated by lightning changes in technology. Anticipating change that is coming provides an obvious advantage if you're competing in that marketplace. But if you're not born with ESP or your crystal ball is broken, what can you do?