Vocabulary for Navigating Change

Question 1

What does it mean to pivot towards something?

Answer 1

Change direction or strategy significantly.

Example: They pivoted towards online retail after foot traffic dropped post-pandemic.

Question 2

What does it mean to shift gears?

Answer 2

Change your approach or strategy, often abruptly.

Example: Midway through the budgeting cycle, we had to shift gears due to a surprise regulatory update.

Question 3

What are you doing if you ‘phase something in’?

Answer 3

Introduce something gradually.

Example: We’re phasing in a new internal control system over the next two quarters.

Question 4

What does it mean to scale back?

Answer 4

Reduce in size, scope, or intensity.

Example: Due to funding constraints, the expansion plan had to be scaled back.

Question 5

What does it mean to get to grips with something?

Answer 5

Start to understand or deal with something difficult.

Example: The team is still getting to grips with the updated CRM platform.

Question 6

What does it mean to opt out of something?

Answer 6

Choose not to participate or be involved.

Example: Clients can opt out of promotional emails at any time.

Question 7

What does it mean to take it in stride?

Answer 7

Handle a challenge or difficulty calmly.

Example: Despite the tight deadlines, the finance team took it in stride and delivered on time.

Question 8

What does it mean to be in flux?

Answer 8

Be constantly changing or uncertain.

Example: Revenue projections are in flux as we reassess the impact of inflation.