Cognitive Flexibility: Adaptability Model

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I found Cognitive Flexibility, from the Adaptability Model of Change Management chapter to be the most important concept. Since the Air Force is constantly changing, we as Noncommissioned Officers need to adapt effectively to any changes in our organization or environment. Out of the three elements of adaptability in module 5, and the element of cognitive flexibility is a key to understanding the change. For this reason, when I use cognitive flexibility correctly, I can incorporate different thinking strategies among the group. Since I can be blinded to certain perceptions, I can develop this characteristic in order to better adapt to the situation by seeing it from multiple views. I believe this is very essential for any leader to think …show more content…

Each element has its unique effectiveness and one works better depending on the situation. For instance, dispositional flexibility is taking any bad situation to something good by being optimistic and realistic. Emotional flexibility is taking the situation using different emotion strategies. Cognitive flexibility is understanding the need for change to overcome old habits and old ways of thinking. When construsting new ideas and approachs, it will be ideal to use an divergent thinking to achieve the best possible solution to to the change. However, not just one soliton, but many to avoid any unexpended situations. When something new is introduced, normally people are reluctant and skeptical to accept it firsthand. This phenomenon is very common, but with proper knowledge and a worthy solution I can get approval from the team. I can effectively engage and communicate these changes by explaining the need for the change and sought ideas. For instance, when the Fitness Center had a decrease in manning due to shortage, there were changes in personnel and operations. With the changes in personnel, many complaints rose among the military community. There was a plan to hire more civilians to fill in for the shortage. It was a good idea and the sections’ leads educated us on the changes. However, no one had cognitive flexibility in case of any unforeseen circumstances. The facility was negatively impacted when there were issues for funding and we had no back-up plan after the initial plans faltered. After witnessing this shortfall, I will ensure any changes have different

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