The document discusses the importance of adaptability in response to unexpected changes in life and work. It emphasizes the need to embrace change, improve interpersonal skills, and adopt a growth mindset. Collaboration, feedback, and setting realistic goals are highlighted as essential components for successfully navigating and adapting to new situations.

1. ADAPTABILITY

2. CHIEF PENGUIN, IBM z
I AM AN AND...NOT AN OR. I MAKE THE
IMPOSSIBLE POSSIBLE.
@MENTORAFRIKA
MELISSA
SASSI

3. What's
adaptability
anyway?
It's being able to adjust to
new things that may come
at you out of nowhere like
a rocket ship or it may be
new & unexpected
situations.

4. Expect the
Unexpected &
Embrace it Baby
The only thing
you can count
on in life is
change. Expect
it & embrace it.

5. Respond
Quickly
Quick! Quick!
Ideas, responsibilities
& expectations may
change.
FAST! FAST!
Adopt & adapt.
Do not continue
to embrace the
way things used
to be & recognize
that change is
invevitable.

6. But...what
do we need
to adapt?
We are about to
find out!

7. How you communicate
must adapt to the
situation & to the people
around you.
Your interpersonal skills
must adapt to the situation
& to the people around you.
You must up your problem
solving chops when you are
faced with a sudden change
at work or in your life.
You must be more strategic
and creative when faced
with something suddenly
forces you to adapt to new
surroundings or goals
objectives.
Collaboration & teamwork
are key when faced with a
situation you must adapt to
rapidly. Don't go it alone.
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You must be able to
organize yourself and get
your tasks & priorities
straight
Learn when to identify a
situation that requires you
to adapt, embrace it, and
launch it like a rocketship.
How to adapt when the unexpected arises

8. The New You is Right Here! Yup!
Remember, change
will happen. Accept it,
be aware of it, and
embrace it.
BE AWARE &
ACCEPT CHANGE
Ask for feedback,
embrace it when it
comes to you, do not be
defensive, and accept
the new your who is
adaptable & ready for
the good & the bad.
SEEK FEEDBACK
& EMBRACE THE
NEW YOU
Set goals for yourself,
put a realistic timeline
in place, and stick to
your goals.
SET GOALS &
STICK TO THEM
Kick your fixed mindset
to the curbe & embrace
a growth mindset where
open mindedness is key
& failure isn't failure if
you learned.
ROCK YOUR
GROWTH
MINDSET &
ACCEPT FAILURE

9. Melissa Sassi
Chief Penguin, IBM Z
@mentorafrika
Hit me up if
you have
questions or
need advice.