
Episode #26
Different Thinking for Different Times - The Adaptability Quotient and why it matters more than ever with Ross Thornley the Co-Founder and CEO of AQAI-IO
In this episode, Ross Thornley discusses the adaptability quotient and its importance in leadership and organizational change. He shares insights from his work with AQAI, exploring how adaptability can be cultivated and applied to navigate rapid change and uncertainty. Adaptability will be critical with the arrival of AI - listen in to hear more.Sound Bites - "Adaptability is like breathing, happening all the time" "The real challenge is human, not technological" "Slow down to speed up in times of rapid change" Key Topics The concept of adaptability quotient and its significance The role of unlearning in leadership and change How technology and human decision-making intersect in adaptability The importance of character and skills in adapting to change Strategies for fostering adaptability in organizations The analogy of breathing and adaptability in high-pressure moments The impact of societal and technological shifts on work and leadership The importance of psychological safety and environment in adaptability The role of judgment and self-awareness in adaptive leadership Key Topics The concept of adaptability quotient and its significance The role of unlearning in leadership and change How technology and human decision-making intersect in adaptability The importance of character and skills in adapting to change Strategies for fostering adaptability in organizations The analogy of breathing and adaptability in high-pressure moments The impact of societal and technological shifts on work and leadership The importance of psychological safety and environment in adaptability The role of judgment and self-awareness in adaptive leadership Key Topics The concept of adaptability quotient and its significance The role of unlearning in leadership and change How technology and human decision-making intersect in adaptability The importance of character and skills in adapting to change Strategies for fostering adaptability in organizations The analogy of breathing and adaptability in high-pressure moments The impact of societal and technological shifts on work and leadership The importance of psychological safety and environment in adaptability The role of judgment and self-awareness in adaptive leadership Key Topics The concept of adaptability quotient and its significance The role of unlearning in leadership and change How technology and human decision-making intersect in adaptability The importance of character and skills in adapting to change Strategies for fostering adaptability in organizations The analogy of breathing and adaptability in high-pressure moments The impact of societal and technological shifts on work and leadership The importance of psychological safety and environment in adaptability The role of judgment and self-awareness in adaptive leadership Gratefully yours, Steve

