250 Questionnaire Items Measuring Adaptability

Having the ability to adapt to changing circumstances and environments is important to being able survive in business and career.

Consumer Preferences Changes in consumer demands affect the environment businesses operate in. To stay in business and be competitive in their industry, companies and individuals need to take advantage of these changes and adapt to better meet the needs of consumers.
Innovations Adaptability of ways of thinking can bring about innovations that may lead to competitive advantages in business.
Resilience Adaptability allows businesses and individuals to pivot and find new paths to success when faced with challenges or setbacks. Adaptability helps to avoid being paralyzed by change.
Opportunities Adaptability can bring about new opportunities to grow and develop. Adaptable organizations and individuals will consider new opportunities as a way to advance.
Continuous Learning Adaptability enables continuous learning to take place. Being curious enables learning and creates opportunities to innovate to meet changing customer needs.

In essence, adaptability is not just about surviving; it's about thriving. It enables businesses and individuals to embrace change, overcome obstacles, and discover new opportunities for success. It's a key trait for long-term resilience and prosperity in any career or industry.

Personal Skills

Communication
Flexibility
Adaptability
Creativity
Accountability
Action
Bias for Action
Integrity
Self Management
Passion To Learn
Continual Learning
Continual Improvement
Creativity
Professional Development
Feedback
Punctuality
Attitude
Cultural Awareness
Emotional Intelligence

360-Degree Feedback Questionnaires Measuring Adaptability:
Survey 1 (4-point scale; Competency Comments)
Survey 2 (4-point scale; Competency Comments)
Survey 3 (5-point scale; Competency Comments)
Survey 4 (5-point scale; radio buttons)
Survey 5 (4-point scale; words)
Survey 6 (4-point scale; words)
Survey 7 (5-point scale; competency comments; N/A)
Survey 8 (3-point scale; Agree/Disagree words; N/A)
Survey 9 (3-point scale; Strength/Development; N/A)
Survey 10 (Comment boxes only)
Survey 11 (Single rating per competency)
Survey 12 (Slide-bar scale)

360-Degree Feedback Questionnaire Items

The Adaptability competency in a 360-Degree Feedback assessment includes items measuring the ability to be accommodating, flexible and work in dynamic environments. Being adaptable also requires a willingness to change and awareness of changes that may be required.

Definition: Adaptability is the ability to work in a dynamic environment, accommodating changes in procedures/priorities/staffing, flexible to change, and is responsive to the needs or others or needs of the situation. To be able to adapt to changes, you need to analyze the situation, be willing to adapt as needed.

Dynamic

Works effectively in dynamic and changing work environments.
Adjusts plans and procedures.
Able to adjust to changing environments.
Adjusts plans as needed based on changing conditions.
Adjusts plans to meet new situations.
Adjusts tactics and strategies.
Able to adjust to changes as needed.
Adapts to novel, dynamic, and changing situations requiring creative solutions to new problems.

Accommodating

Adjusts priorities to changing business goals.
Adapts to changes in team membership.
Adjusts priorities to the new Corporate mission.
Adapts to new environments.
Adapts to diversity within the team.
Adjusts to the new vision and mission of the company.
Adjusts to new plans and procedures.
Adjusts plans to meet the needs of new constraints.
Adjusts plans or schedules to deal with changing situations.
Adapts to new work processes and procedures.

Flexible

Able to work effectively with new people and new teams.
Is flexible and open minded in dealing with others.
Flexible and open to new ideas and encourages others to recognize the value of change.
Is flexible when dealing with changes.
Works effectively with various personalities of team members.
Embraces change and fosters an open-minded environment.
Adjusts strategy when new information is presented.
Flexible and adaptable when confronted with unexpected changes.
Able to work within uncertain environments.
Confronts unexpected changes by remaining flexible and adaptable.

Proactive

Is proactive and takes steps to prepare for changes in the workplace.
Anticipates changes in the work environment.
Implements new rules, procedures, or regulations.

Responsive

Able to adapt to changes in technology and processes.
Adapts quickly to new situations.
Will stop what they are doing to help colleagues in need.
Able to respond to incidents without stopping the workflow.
Responsive to the needs of others.
Responds quickly to new information.
Adjusts tactics when things are not working as expected.
Able to step in and help co-workers when needed.
Adjusts behaviors and language in dealing with individuals from other cultures or customs.

Analytical

Analyzes situations quickly to determine most pressing needs and possible solutions.
Integrates information from a variety of sources to develop new and creative solutions.

Creative

Develops insights and applies innovative solutions to projects and problems.
Develops new and innovative ideas and approaches for solving problems.

Awareness

Ability to recognize the potential benefits of change, and create an infrastructure which supports change.
Recognizes and implements changes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
Is aware of changes in the environment.
Is aware of changes to team personnel.
Is aware of changes to the policies and procedures.

Training and Education

Able to quickly learn new ways of performing their job.
Learns from personal experiences and/or mistakes.
Continually trying to improve skills to remain current.
Learns new skills to become competitive and contribute to the bottom line.
Learns new ways to perform tasks; adopts new skill sets as required.

Willing

Willing to change ideas or perceptions based on new information or contrary evidence which is presented.
Is open to new ideas and innovations.
Is open to changes in policies and procedures.
Is open to change and adjusts plans when needed.
Embraces changes in technology and automation.

Capable

Performs a wide range of tasks, responds to changes in direction and priorities and accepts new challenges, responsibilities, and assignments.
Effective in working with different personnel of the team.
Accommodates changes as needed.
Handles changes easily.
Handles unexpected events without a loss of productivity.
Easily accepts new responsibilities.
Can take on new assignments.

Employee Opinion Survey Items

Employee Survey Questionnaires Measuring Adaptability:
Example 1 (5-point scale; numbers; NA)
Example 2 (7-point scale; radio buttons)
Example 3 (4-point scale; radio buttons)
Example 4 (5-point scale; radio buttons)
Example 5 (5-point scale; words)
Example 6 (Pulse Survey)
Example 7 (5-point scale; item comments)
Example 8 (3-point scale; words; N/A)
Example 9 (4-point scale; numbers)
Example 10 (Comment boxes only)
Example 11 (Single rating per dimension)
Example 12 (Slide-bar scale)

Adaptability helps organizations and departments thrive in the business environment.

The Company

The Company supports my needs to adapt to a changing work environment
The company embraces changes in technology and automation
Leadership at the company handles change easily
The company has embraced changes in the environment

Dynamic

I can easily adjust tactics and strategies when necessary
Our department has adjusted to the new vision and mission of the company
My coworkers easily adjust to new plans and procedures
I try to improve my skills and education to remain current in the workplace
My manager will adjust tactics when things are not going as planned
I work effectively in dynamic and changing work environments

What my co-workers can do

Employees in my Department are able to implement new technical skills
Coworkers will stop what they are doing to help others in need
The team members on my team are able to work with individuals with various backgrounds
My Co-workers can transfer skills from one area to another area to solve new workplace issues

Accommodating

I can step in for co-workers when needed
My supervisor is adaptable and is willing to adjust plans if needed
Department chairs adapt to new work processes and procedures
My supervisor is able to adapt to new work processes and procedures
My manager is able to adapt to changes in the personnel of the department
I can help a co-worker when needed
My coworkers can adapt to working with individuals with different backgrounds
I can step in for co-workers when needed
My Co-workers can transfer skills from one area to another area to solve new workplace issues
Department staff will adjust to changes as required
The team leader is able to adapt to working with different personalities of team members
I am adaptable and can adjust to changes in plans
Managers encourage employees to adjust to changing situations through innovation and creativity
I can help a co-worker when needed
Managers help employees adjust to changes by simplifying processes and procedures

Flexible

My Department is able to adapt to new environments and market factors
My team leader is flexible and open minded in dealing with others
My manager is flexible when dealing with changes
Coworkers are flexible and adaptable when confronted with unexpected changes
Co-workers are flexible when dealing with changes
Our department is flexible and can adjust plans or procedures to fit the needs of new situations
My manager is flexible and open to new ideas and encourages others to embrace change
Senior managers are flexible and adaptable when confronted with unexpected changes
I think leadership at the company is flexible and open minded in dealing with problems
My department manager is flexible and open minded in dealing with issues
My manager remains flexible and adaptable when confronted with unexpected changes
Colleagues are flexible and adaptable when presented with new work processes and procedures
My Department can adapt to new surroundings and issues

Proactive

I am proactive and take steps to prepare for changes in the workplace
My supervisor anticipates and adapts to changes in the work environment

Responsive

Management is able to adjust rapidly to new situations
My coworkers respond quickly to new information
My manager adapts to new and innovative ways of addressing problems
Leadership responds quickly to new information
My manager adjusts priorities to changing business goals
Colleagues respond quickly to new information
My department adapts to new ways to perform tasks as required
My manager is able to adapt to changes in technology and processes
My manager adjusts plans or schedules to deal with changing situations
Management is able to adjust rapidly to new situations
Employees in my department are able to adapt to changes in technology and processes

Awareness

I can recognize changes in the environment
My manager recognizes the importance of adapting to change
I am aware of changes to policies and procedures
The team leader recognizes changes to team personnel
My manager recognizes changes in the environment

Training and Education

I am continuously learning and trying to improve myself
I am able to quickly learn new ways of performing my job
I learn new skills to become more valuable for the organization
Coworkers are able to quickly learn new ways of performing the job
I learn from my mistakes and don't make the same mistake twice
I am continuously learning and trying to improve myself
My manager learns from mistakes made and avoids making the same mistake twice

Willing

My Department is open to doing things a new way
The Company is willing to accept change
Co-workers are open to implementing new ideas and innovations
The Company is willing to accept change
My co-workers are willing to adjust plans as needed
Employees in my department are open to changes in policies and procedures
My Department is open to doing things a new way
My coworkers are looking forward to changes in technology and automation
My supervisor is open to new ideas and innovations
Co-workers are willing to learn new skills to help the bottom line
My manager is willing to change ideas or perceptions based on new information or contrary evidence
My manager is willing to adjust the strategy when new information is presented
Co-workers are willing to learn new skills to help the bottom line
Our department has embraced changes in technology and automation
Colleagues are willing to change ideas or perceptions based on new information or contrary evidence
The Company is willing to accept change even if there is ambiguity regarding the outcome
The Company is willing to try new things
The Company is willing to accept change even if there is ambiguity regarding the outcome
The Company is willing to try new things

Capable

I am able to take on new tasks
My co-workers easily accept new responsibilities
I am able to accept new responsibilities
Sr. Management are able to adjust to changes without it impacting their performance
The department can handle changes without disruptions to the workload
My team handles change easily
I can take on new assignments when asked
Co-workers handle changes easily
I can adjust to changes without it impacting my performance
I am easily able to work in uncertain environments
My manager easily handles changes
I feel that I am able to performs a wide range of tasks, respond to changes in direction and priorities and accept new challenges, responsibilities, and assignments
Our department can cope with unexpected events without a loss in productivity
I am able to take on new tasks
Employees in my Department are able to implement new technical skills
My Department is effective in adjusting to changes

Self-Assessment Items

Dynamic

You work effectively in dynamic and changing work environments.
You are able to adjust to changing environments.
You are able to adjust plans to meet new situations.
You are able to adjust to changes as needed.
You can adjust plans and procedures.
You can adjust tactics and strategies.
You can adjust plans as needed based on changing conditions.
You adapt to novel, dynamic, and changing situations requiring creative solutions to new problems.

Accommodating

You adjust priorities to changing business goals.
You are able to adjust to the new vision and mission of the company.
You adjust plans to meet the needs of new constraints.
You adapt to changes in team membership.
You are able to adjust to new plans and procedures.
You are able to adapt to new environments.
You can adjust priorities to the new Corporate mission.
You adapt to diversity within the team.
You adjust plans or schedules to deal with changing situations.
You adapt to new work processes and procedures.

Flexible

You are flexible and open minded in dealing with others.
You are flexible and open to new ideas and encourages others to recognize the value of change.
You are able to work effectively with new people and new teams.
You work effectively with various personalities of team members.
You adjust strategy when new information is presented.
I embrace change and foster an open-minded environment.
You are flexible when dealing with changes.
You are flexible and adaptable when confronted with unexpected changes.
You confront unexpected changes by remaining flexible and adaptable.
You are able to work within uncertain environments.

Proactive

You are proactive and takes steps to prepare for changes in the workplace.
You anticipate changes in the work environment.
You implement new rules, procedures, or regulations.

Responsive

You respond quickly to new information.
You are able to step in and help co-workers when needed.
You are responsive to the needs of others.
You will stop what you are doing to help colleagues in need.
You are able to adjusts tactics when things are not working as expected.
You adapt quickly to new situations.
You are able to respond to incidents without stopping the workflow.
You are able to adapt to changes in technology and processes.
You adjust behaviors and language in dealing with individuals from other cultures or customs.

Analytical

You integrate information from a variety of sources to develop new and creative solutions.
You analyze situations quickly to determine most pressing needs and possible solutions.

Creative

You develop insights and apply innovative solutions to projects and problems.
You develop new and innovative ideas and approaches for solving problems.

Awareness

You are able to recognize the potential benefits of change, and create an infrastructure which supports change.
You recognize and implement changes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
You are aware of changes to the policies and procedures.
You are aware of changes in the environment.
You are aware of changes to team personnel.

Training and Education

You learn from personal experiences and/or mistakes.
You are able to quickly learn new ways of performing your job.
You continually try to improve skills to remain current.
You learn new ways to perform tasks; adopts new skill sets as required.
You learn new skills to become competitive and contribute to the bottom line.

Willing

You are willing to change ideas or perceptions based on new information or contrary evidence which is presented.
You are open to change and adjusts plans when needed.
You are open to changes in policies and procedures.
You are open to new ideas and innovations.
You embrace changes in technology and automation.

Capable

You perform a wide range of tasks, respond to changes in direction and priorities and accept new challenges, responsibilities, and assignments.
You can accommodate changes as needed.
You handle changes easily.
You are effective in working with different personnel of the team.
You easily accept new responsibilities.
You can take on new assignments.
You can handle unexpected events without a loss of productivity.

Job Application

Dynamic

Give an example of how you were able to adjust to changing environments.
When have you had to adjust to changes as needed?
Describe when you had to adjust plans based on changing conditions.
What things do you consider when you need to adjust plans and procedures?
Describe how you adjust to changing environments.
When have you had to adjust tactics and strategies?
How would you adjust tactics and strategies to meet the demands of new situations?
How do you adjust plans to meet new situations?
Tell me about a time when you had to make adjustments to plans and procedures.
How have you adapted to novel, dynamic, or changing situations?
Explain how you would work effectively in dynamic and changing work environments.
Tell me about a time you had to adjust your plans due to changing circumstances.

Responsible

Was there a time when you had to stop what you were doing to help a colleague in need?
Were you able to step in and help co-workers when needed?
Have you had to interact with individuals from other cultures?

Accommodating

Have you had to adapt to changes in diversity within the team?
How do you adapt to new work processes and procedures?
Describe when you had to adapt to a new environment.
What do you do to adapt to diversity within the team?
Explain how you adapt to new environments? What do you look for? What do you do?
Did you adjust to the new vision and mission of the company? If so, how?
Explain how you adjust priorities to changing business goals.
Describe when you had to adjust plans or schedules to deal with changing situations.
Give an example of how you adapted to new work processes and procedures.
How would you adjust priorities to the new Corporate mission?
How did you adjust plans or schedules to deal with changing situations?
How do you adjusts plans to meet the needs of new constraints?
Was there a time in the past when you had to adjust to new plans and procedures?
Describe how you would adjust to new plans and procedures?
How have you adapted to changes in team membership?

Flexible

Do you work effectively with various personalities of team members? Are there any you have trouble with?
Are you able to work effectively with new people and new teams? Explain how?
Describe how you are able to work within uncertain environments.
How do you confront unexpected changes?
Do you think of yourself as flexible when dealing with changes?
Are you flexible and open to new ideas and encourages others to value change?
Do you remain flexible and adaptable when confronted with unexpected changes?
Are you flexible and open minded in dealing with others?
Was there a situation in which you had to adjust strategy when new information was presented? What happened?

Proactive

How do you implements new rules, procedures, or regulations?
How do you anticipate and prepare for changes that may occur in the work environment?
Describe how you proactively take steps to prepare for changes?

Responsive

Describe an incident in which you stopped what you were doing to help colleagues in need.
Are you able to adapt to changes in technology and processes? Give examples.
Do you adjust tactics when things are not working as expected? How?
Can you step in and help co-workers when needed? When did that happen?
Give an example how you are responsive to the needs of others.
Do you adjust behaviors and language in dealing with individuals from other cultures or customs?
Describe how you have had to adapt quickly to new situations.
Did you respond to incidents without stopping the workflow?
How do you respond quickly to new information?

Analytical

Have you ever had to integrate information from a variety of sources to develop new and creative solutions?
How do you analyze situations quickly to determine most pressing needs and possible solutions?

Creative

How do you develop insights and apply innovative solutions to projects and problems?
Do you develop new and innovative ideas and approaches for solving problems? How?

Awareness

How do you become aware of changes in the environment?
How do you recognize and implement changes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness?
Were you aware of recent changes to team personnel?
How do you keep up-to-date with changes to the policies and procedures?
Do you have the ability to recognize the potential benefits of change and create an infrastructure which supports change?

Training and Education

What have you learned from personal experiences and/or mistakes?
What steps do you take to continually try to improve skills to remain current?
How are you able to quickly learn new ways of performing your job?
Give examples of how you learned new ways to perform tasks; adopts new skill sets as required?
What new skills have you learned to become competitive and contribute to the bottom line?

Willing

Are you open to change and adjust plans when needed? Give examples.
How do you embrace changes in technology and automation?
Give examples of how you had to be open to changes in policies and procedures.
Are you open to new ideas and innovations?
Describe how you would be willing to change ideas or perceptions based on new information or contrary evidence which is presented.

Capable

Are you effective in working with different personnel of the team?
Do you easily accept new responsibilities? Elaborae?
Do you handle changes easily?
Are you able to take on new assignments? What changes would you have to make?
Describe how you accommodate changes as needed.
How do you handle unexpected events without a loss of productivity?
Give an example of how you performed a wide range of tasks, responded to changes in direction and priorities and accepted new challenges, responsibilities, and assignments.