We belong
to the specie called Homo sapiens and Homo neanderthal, Homo-erectus, Homo denisova, Homo rudolfensis, Homo soloensis are our distant cousins. Where are
they now? All have disappeared from earth leaving us alone. Homo Neanderthals were
shorter but stronger than us. They were the last to become extinct around
30,000 years ago. They failed to adapt with changing situation at that time.
According
to Darwin “It is not the strongest of the species that survives, nor the most
intelligent that survives. It is the one most adaptable to change”. The issue
of adaptability is not same for business organization and living organisms. Business
and manufacturing systems prioritize adaptability for efficiency and economic
success, while biological and ecological systems require a trade-off between
adaptability and efficiency.
A good
number of conceptual work are available on adaptability in social life. The
work of Max McKeown(English writer, consultant, and researcher specializing in
innovation strategy, leadership and culture) provides some understanding on
adaptability issues. He introduced four levels of adaptation for social groups:
collapsing, coping, triumphing, and transcending, highlighting the importance
of survival, prosperity, and overcoming limitations for greater benefit.
I will blend the ancient Indian philosophical ideas and modern concept of adaptability to create pathway for a life to become Sahaja ( Simple), Sarala ( Easy) and Sundara ( Balanced).
For more on Max McKeown’s work read the book- Adaptability: The Art of Winning in an Age of Uncertainty
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