Changes are seldom easy and welcoming. Deviation from habitual routine and tasks can often result in grim circumstances if suitable processes and measures are not in place to tackle these demanding situations. Changes, as well as the need for change can be quite often unexpected and hence, tend to be erratic, volatile and spontaneous. In an organization or in management, change is often caused by a crisis.

Considering the current situation globally, we were first amidst a pandemic and now, on the verge of a possible third world war. Adapting to new methodologies and circumstances in lieu of the current situation can be challenging as there prevails a definite amount of uncertainty. But, there are always pros and cons when it comes to adapting to change.

One of the biggest pros, for example, during the pandemic has been a steep rise in virtual and online platforms and technologies. We have swiftly adapted our operations to become more accommodating and thereby gained new competence in digital and IT skills. New and innovative technologies have evolved, which have made the transition phase to adaptation almost effortless.

Subsequently, the importance of human contact and interaction has elevated. We realise that some traditional aspects of conducting business for example, are best carried out with eye contact. Simply to be able to gauge the situation and see if it is as light as rain or going down in flames.

Tailoring of services is adaptability in practice

Export of Education is a commercial turf that is all about expanding the access to top-notch educational products globally. It requires constant traveling to form new networks and maintain the old ones in order to engage in meaningful alliances.

Education export has always been required to transform and adapt with time to keep up with the modern trends and requirements. It is an invaluable trade when it is customarily revised as per the needs and conveniences of the stakeholders. Tailoring of services is likewise the implementation of adaptability.

Adaptation asks for an open mindset and the readiness to adjust

Since the pandemic, it has been an arduous task to conduct certain activities that require traveling, such as, attending educational fairs and events, visiting universities and meeting agents and partners who recruit international fee-paying and commissioned education students for the organization.

Despite the challenges, there have been effective developments and adaptations that have ensured that most elements of education export are still functional. For example, education fairs have found a way to be hosted online efficiently. Webinars and online recruitment fairs have become an effective means of reaching out to prospective students globally and even exploring new territories where operations did not initially exist.

We have adapted as per the global situation and adaptation is likely to be a continuous process in the future. Adaptation is thus, one of the world’s greatest assets to possess and to develop, as it permits us to overcome challenges with an open mindset and to adjust to changes with ease.

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