NOVEMBER 2018HR TECH OUTLOOK9Change `hardy' ­ High tolerance for ambiguity and complexityThere's no doubt about it, our world is changing rapidly and will certainly continue to do so given ongoing advances in technology. Those who are change `hardy' tend to welcome disruption vs. fearing it. These are the individuals who can help their peers navigate the seas of uncertainty by leading by example. Rather than falling back to the tried, true and familiar, those who are change hardy clearly understand that the only way to stay ahead of the curve is to embrace it, not resist itCan Do Attitude -- Willingness to try something that has never been done before and not be afraid of failureI've always believed that attitude is everything. Individuals who bring a willingness to try (and an understanding that failure may result) rate very highly in my book. While I don't expect these attitudinally positive individuals to passively agree to do everything asked of them, I do expect a willingness to try and an ability to adjust their sails when and if the ship somehow goes off course.While I don't think it's reasonable to expect every new hire to possess all 7C's at the `best in class' level, I'm confident that an understanding of some of the characteristics that define and enable agility in employees will help potential candidates understand just how important these attributes are to their personal success and job satisfaction. I challenge you to self-reflect and see what you can do to unleash your 7C's!. understanding of some of the characteristics that define and enable agility in employees will help potential candidates understand how important these attributes are to their personal success
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