Positive personality trait

Adaptable

adj. Able to adjust well when conditions or needs change.

4 ready sentencesUpdated Run by Adrian Nutiu

What it looks like

  • Adjusts plans calmly when circumstances change.
  • Picks up new tools or routines without long resistance.
  • Works well with different kinds of people.

Fits when a person's style adjusts readily when circumstances change

Not when they abandon values, lack preferences, or have adapted only once

How to say it

Replace the brackets with what the person actually did.

  • Resume line
    Moved [team or process] to [new system] in [time] after [change], keeping [service level] at [measure].
  • Reference or recommendation
    [Name] is adaptable: when [plans changed or a role shifted], they got up to speed quickly and kept the work moving.
  • Report card comment
    [Name] adapts well to new activities and routines and settles quickly in new groups.
  • In a story, shown not told
    The flight was cancelled. She checked the timetable, found a train that left within the hour, and booked seats for the whole group.
Example

The adaptable presenter switched to discussion when the projector failed.

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