Adaptability Training Models

Adaptability Training Models are guidelines or sets of strategies that practitioners use to direct their instruction of adaptability. A model provides a framework to help participants learn adaptability skills.

• Experiential Variety – Nelson, J. K., Zaccaro, S. J., & Herman, J. L. (2010). Strategic information provision and experiential variety as tools for developing adaptive leadership skills. Consulting Psychology Journal: Practice and Research, 62(2), 131–142. https://doi.org/10.1037/a0019989 (login required)
• Strategic Information Provision and Frame-changing Guidance – Nelson, J. K., Zaccaro, S. J., & Herman, J. L. (2010). Strategic information provision and experiential variety as tools for developing adaptive leadership skills. Consulting Psychology Journal: Practice and Research, 62(2), 131–142. https://doi.org/10.1037/a0019989 (login required)
• Error management training – Keith, N., & Frese, M. (2008). Effectiveness of error management training: A meta-analysis. The Journal of Applied Psychology, 93(1), 59–69. https://doi.org/10.1037/0021-9010.93.1.59 (login required)
• Perspective taking – Holtkamp, M. (n.d.). Leadership skills and the role of adaptability and creativity in effective leadership: A literature review geared toward an integrative model.
• Mithaung Model – Mithaug, D. E., Martin, J. E., & Agran, M. (1987). Adaptability Instruction: The Goal of Transitional Programming. Exceptional Children, 53(6), 500–505. https://doi.org/10.1177/001440298705300603 (login required)