What is flexibility in the workplace

Being flexible when it comes to work is worth a lot. Employees who approach their job with a flexible mindset are typically more highly valued by employers. Flexibility on the job includes the willingness and ability to readily respond to changing circumstances and expectations
Flexibility involves:
1. adapting successfully to changing situations & environments.
2. Keeping calm in the face of difficulties.
3. Planning ahead, but having alternative options in case things go wrong.
4. Thinking quickly to respond to sudden changes in circumstances.
5. Persisting in the face of unexpected difficulties.
What does it mean to be flexible?
Flexibility is a personality trait that describes the extent to which a person can cope with changes in circumstances and think about problems and tasks in novel, creative ways. This trait is used when stressors or unexpected events occur, requiring a person to change their stance, outlook, or commitment.
Give and receive feedback from peers or other team members in order to perform the task.
Share credit for good ideas with others.
Acknowledge others' skill, experience, creativity, and contributions.
Listen to and acknowledge the feelings, concerns, opinions, and ideas of others.
Expand on the ideas of a peer or team member.
State personal opinions and areas of disagreement tactfully.
Listen patiently to others in conflict situations.
Define problems in a non-threatening manner.
Support group decisions even if not in total agreement.
Achieving the task
Give and seek input from others (in formulating plans for recommendations).
Assist others in solving problems and achieving own goals.
Share information, ideas, and suggestions.
Ask for help in identifying and achieving goals and solving problems.
Check for agreement, and gain commitment to shared goals.
Notify others of changes or problems in a timely manner.
Check for understanding.
Negotiate to achieve a "win-win" outcome.

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* 1. A new colleague is set to join your team at work next week. How do you feel?

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* 2. Your workplace is updating the whole office operating system. How do you feel?

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* 3. The time has come for you to change jobs. How do you feel?

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* 4. You're given a new set of responsibilities at work. How do you go about dealing with them?

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* 5. Your normal route to work is closed. How do you feel?

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* 6. Your best friend starts hanging out with a new co-worker more than you. Do you feel left out?

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