The document provides five tips for organizations to profit from their ability to manage unexpected changes to incentive compensation plans. The tips are to: 1) design processes to anticipate potential changes, 2) create awareness of change timelines and impacts, 3) conduct advance planning for processing cycles, 4) parameterize plans to reduce reconfiguration needs during changes, and 5) automate processes to free up time for staff to handle exceptions and changes. Following these tips helps organizations adapt compensation plans in response to business needs and competitive threats.