【商業熱話】調查：逾七成管理層最看重員工的適應力 Survey suggests over 70% of senior executives considered adaptability as the most important quality
在現今的工作環境中，除了專業技能外，溝通和創新等軟實力也變得非常重要。在後疫情時代，老闆和領導者最看重，而且同樣是工作者最需要具備的軟實力，就是「適應力」。據哈佛商學院2020年的調查顯示，71%高階管理層最重視「適應力」。同樣地，麥肯錫的研究也指出，適應力強的員工錄取工作的機會比一般人高出24%。
「適應力」並非僅在變革中求生存，更是「韌性」的表現。真正的「適應力」是指我們主動為變革做好準備，甚至推動變革，並持續強化我們的能力，以滿足新興需求。已故著名物理學家霍金曾說過一句名言：「智力是適應變化的能力，如果預測未來會發生的事不可能實現，那成功最重要的祕訣就是適應即將發生的事。」
如何提升自身的「適應力」？
- 培養成長心態：適應力強的人能夠不斷學習新的方法和技術，因為他們相信能力是可以隨著時間推演而進步的。跳脫舒適區，學習成長型思維，能夠幫助我們更好地應對困難和變化。
- 打破根深蒂固的習慣：適應力強的人不會被固有的觀點所束縛，他們敢於嘗試新的方法和思維方式。如果我們能夠放下保護心態，開放地接受新的挑戰，就能夠激發創造力。
- 制定「動態計劃」：在瞬息萬變的商業環境中，靈活調整計畫和策略是必要的。適應力強的人能夠在變化中保持冷靜，不做衝動的決策。學習制定動態計畫，隨時調整和優化自己的工作方式，可以幫助我們在職場中獲得更好的表現。
「適應力」不僅是對變革的反應，更是對未來的期待。我們應該適應變化，但不止於此，我們還需要去創造變化，成為推動力量，讓未來的可能性得以實現。
In today's work environment, in addition to technical skills, soft skills such as communication and creativity have become extremely important. And in the post-pandemic era, adaptability is the soft skill that employers and leaders value most and is also crucial for employees. A survey conducted by Harvard Business School in 2020 showed that 71% of senior executives considered adaptability as the most important quality. Similarly, research by McKinsey also revealed that individuals with strong adaptability were 24% more likely to be employed.
"Adaptability" is not just about surviving change; it is a manifestation of resilience. True adaptability requires us to actively prepare for change, even drive change, and continuously enhance our capabilities to meet emerging needs. Renowned physicist Stephen Hawking once said, "Intelligence is the ability to adapt to change. If one can't predict the future, the most important secret to success is to adapt to what is about to happen."
How can we enhance our adaptability?
- Cultivate a growth mindset: People with strong adaptability are constantly learning new methods and techniques because they believe that abilities can progress over time. Stepping out of our comfort zones and embracing a growth-oriented mindset helps us better handle challenges and changes.
- Break entrenched habits: Individuals with strong adaptability are not bound by fixed perspectives. They dare to try new methods and ways of thinking. By letting go of protective mindsets and openly accepting new challenges, we can unleash our creativity.
- Develop "dynamic plans": In the rapidly changing business environment, the ability to adjust plans and strategies flexibly is essential. People with strong adaptability can maintain composure amid change and make thoughtful decisions. Learning to formulate dynamic plans and continuously optimising our work methods can help us excel in the workplace.
"Adaptability" is not just about reacting to change; it is also about anticipating the future. We should not only adapt to change but also create change. We should become a driving force to bring possibilities of the future to life.