Pre-reading questions:
I will read each question. Then, please answer them.
- Could you tell me about a time you had to learn a new task at work?
- How do you stay motivated when taking on a new project or task?
Vocabulary:
I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me.
- occur /uh-KUR/
- actively /AK-tiv-lee/
- expand /ik-SPAND/
- equipped /ih-KWIPT/
- dynamic /dahy-NAM-ik/
[verb] – (especially of accidents and other unexpected events) to happen
When did the accident occur?
[adverb] – in a way that involves positive action
She actively participates in local politics.
[verb ] – to increase in size, number, or importance, or to make something increase in this way
We have plans to expand into the U.S. market.
[adjective] – having the necessary tools, clothes, equipment, etc.
The soldiers were well equipped with weapons.
[adjective] – continuously changing or developing
We need someone dynamic and forward-looking.
Article reading:
Please read the whole article. Then, I will check your pronunciation and intonation.
You can advance at work by being familiar with the concept of adaptability and discovering how to enhance it.
Resilience is the ability to withstand change when it occurs; adaptability is more than that. Instead, according to experts, in order to be truly adaptable, one must actively plan for change, even support it, and continually expand one’s skill set to meet changing demands. The concept of “adaptability” in the workplace has been discussed by experts for some time, but it has never been more pertinent in our constantly changing work environment. As the globe tries to figure out new hybrid and remote workdays, flexible people have the capacity to effectively navigate changing situations in the workplace. However, this quality may not just increase productivity; it may also enhance workers’ well-being because it may indicate that they are more equipped to handle change. It comes as no surprise that flexibility has emerged as the soft skill that companies are looking for given that the workplace is a dynamic environment. According to a 2020 Harvard Business School poll of 1,500 CEOs from more than 90 countries, 71% of respondents thought adaptability was the most crucial trait in a leader.
Learning about the concept of adaptability and how to improve your own will help you advance if you want to succeed in the modern workplace and stand out to employers. Honing flexibility can give workers the tools they need to “bounce forward” with change as workplaces and working practices continue to change.
Resilience is the ability to withstand change when it occurs; adaptability is more than that. Instead, according to experts, in order to be truly adaptable, one must actively plan for change, even support it, and continually expand one’s skill set to meet changing demands. The concept of “adaptability” in the workplace has been discussed by experts for some time, but it has never been more pertinent in our constantly changing work environment. As the globe tries to figure out new hybrid and remote workdays, flexible people have the capacity to effectively navigate changing situations in the workplace. However, this quality may not just increase productivity; it may also enhance workers’ well-being because it may indicate that they are more equipped to handle change. It comes as no surprise that flexibility has emerged as the soft skill that companies are looking for given that the workplace is a dynamic environment. According to a 2020 Harvard Business School poll of 1,500 CEOs from more than 90 countries, 71% of respondents thought adaptability was the most crucial trait in a leader.
Learning about the concept of adaptability and how to improve your own will help you advance if you want to succeed in the modern workplace and stand out to employers. Honing flexibility can give workers the tools they need to “bounce forward” with change as workplaces and working practices continue to change.
Comprehension questions
I will read each question. Then, please answer them based on the article.
- According to the article, how can you advance at work?
- What is the ability to withstand change when it occurs?
- Who are the people who have the capacity to effectively navigate changing situations in the workplace?
- How many respondents participated in the 2020 Harvard Business School poll?
- According to the article, how can you succeed in the modern workplace and stand out to employers?
Discussion questions
I will read each question. Then, please answer them.
- Are you adaptable? If so, in what situations? If not, why not?
- In what way do you show confidence? Please elaborate on your answer.
- If you were an employer, what traits would you look for in an employee?
- Do you believe that adaptability helps you thrive in the new workplace today?
- What do you think of employers who hire adaptable employees?