When to use it
Use it to plan for and explain the drop in productivity after a new tool, team or role.
How to apply it
- Identify the foreign element that triggered the change.
- Expect and plan for a period of lower performance during chaos.
- Look actively for the transforming idea: the insight that makes the new way workable.
- Practise the new approach and track whether performance is recovering.
- Agree realistic expectations with your manager for the transition period.
Tip: Warn stakeholders about the dip in advance so it is not mistaken for failure.