This is part of the series “Lessons from Change Management Strategies and Long Distance Running.”

Flex·i·bil·i·ty (noun  /ˌfleksəˈbilətē/)
1. The quality of bending easily without breaking
– athletes gained improved flexibility in their ankles
2. The ability to be easily modified
– I enjoyed the flexibility of the new system
3. Willingness to change or compromise
– the organization has shown flexibility in applying the new process

Soon after I started my training, pain developed and I learned that I needed to develop a lot more flexibility, that I was stretching too little, AND that I was doing it the wrong way. Without new ways to gain needed flexibility, the pain would continue and I could get hurt for good!