Agility might be one of the many underrated skills in the workplace. It tends to be an expectation that team members or leaders would have on a person in their team. So what exactly is this skill? How can we develop and grow in it?
Agility means being able to embrace change and new challenges by staying flexible and adaptable, moving swiftly and smoothly. It's about being open to learning quickly and taking action promptly when needed.
What are some of our daily experiences that require agility?
Tight deadlines on projects, requiring quick turnaround.
Receiving feedback that prompts a shift in direction.
Welcoming new team members, saying goodbye to others, or adjusting to temporary colleagues.
Handling situations where you disagree with a team decision.
So let's get into working on our agility. What can we do? The first key factor in our agility is our mindset.
There is no agility without stability, and our mindset is what stabilizes us in chaos and change.
Have a look below at the two different types of mindsets that play a vital role in your agility.
Any of the above fixed mindsets sound familiar to you? Begin re-framing them into a growth mindset and start seeing results of stability, which then fuels your agility.
The second factor for agility is knowing your strengths and challenges.
These are different strengths and challenges based on the different Insights Discovery color energies:
Cool Blue Challenges:
Have a tendency to focus more on problems than solutions, viewing situations critically.
Analytical nature may come across as impersonal, especially in their questioning.
Risk of upsetting others and lowering team morale due to their fault-finding and critical approach.
Often prefer working independently and may hesitate to seek input from others until they are confident in their own ideas and plans.
Cool Blue Strengths:
Possess strong listening skills, carefully considering input from all team members before making decisions.
Dedicated to personal and professional development, as well as supporting the growth of others.
Ask relevant questions to gain clarity on issues.
Keen desire for knowledge acquisition and continuous learning.
Fiery Red Challenges:
Often present solutions as final decisions, sometimes overlooking input from others.
May come across as dismissive and openly critical of others, which can undermine team morale.
Tendency to act independently and make decisions unilaterally.
Might rush into directing others on what they should or shouldn't do without considering alternative perspectives.
Fiery Red Strengths:
Encourage others to elevate their performance standards through constructive challenges.
Take initiative in identifying individuals who can contribute to the team's success.
Consistently strive to improve their own performance, setting high standards.
Actively solicit input from the team to leverage its collective creative energy for maximum impact.
Sunshine Yellow Challenges:
May find it challenging to embrace diverse viewpoints fully and openly.
Might feel frustrated by individuals who are more reserved and cautious in their approach.
Criticism can easily dishearten them, leading them to justify their actions rather than taking corrective measures.
May prioritize gaining approval over addressing their own needs or expressing their opinions freely.
Sunshine Yellow Strengths:
Inspire full commitment from others towards shared goals.
Have unwavering faith in the potential of others and actively support them in realizing it.
Promote both collective and individual growth among team members.
Maintain optimism and positivity even when faced with resistance or challenges.
Earth Green Challenges:
May not assertively challenge others, preferring individuals to set their own pace.
Could be overly tolerant of underperformance.
Might hesitate to set ambitious personal goals, opting for safer, lower targets to avoid discomfort.
Despite being self-aware, they may doubt their own inherent gifts and talents.
Earth Green Strengths:
Possess excellent listening skills and genuinely value the perspectives of all team members.
Adept at discerning underlying issues that affect the team dynamics.
Foster cooperation and collaboration, particularly during periods of change.
Cultivate an environment where individuals feel comfortable opening up, laying the foundation for high-performance teamwork.
Understanding your strengths and challenges is crucial for cultivating agility, and the Insights Discovery tool is an incredible resource for this purpose!
Agility doesn't have to be a skill you just keep wishing you had more of, you can get started by getting self-aware, reframing your mindsets, and boosting your agility!
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