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FYI For Your Improvement incorporates many of the same featuresas FYI for Learning Agility and provides remedies for each of the 67Leadership Architect ® Competencies (as well as the 19 Career Stallersand Stoppers). Each chapter in FYI for Learning Agility provides a listof Leadership Architect ® Competencies that are closely linked (Strong,Moderate, or Light) to each dimension of learning agility. This allows forsimultaneous development by targeting the specific competencies thatsupport a learning agility dimension.Tips for Developing Learning AgilityAny effort at development, whether it is aimed at learning agility orcompetencies, will not be as successful unless the individual beingcoached is aware that he or she has a need, accepts that need, andis motivated to do something about it. Adhering to best practiceswhen delivering feedback and taking the time to work through anydefensiveness or blind spots that the individual has is key to this effort.Also, treat each individual’s set of development needs andcorresponding solutions as unique. While it is good to have somereliable solutions to apply and an idea of what has tended to work well inthe past, make sure to approach each situation with a fresh perspectiveand involve the individual in crafting a set of development strategies thatbest suits his or her needs.Any effort at development,whether it is aimedat learning agility orcompetencies, will not beas successful unless theindividual being coached isaware that he or she has aneed, accepts that need, andis motivated to do somethingabout it.Frequently Asked QuestionsWe have included some of the most commonly asked questions aboutdeveloping learning agility in individuals. If you have more questions,you may want to contact us at customerservice@kornferry.comor by calling +1 877-345-3610 (US/Canada) or +1 952-345-3610(International).1. Are some aspects of learning agility more difficult to develop thanothers?Yes. Each individual dimension has a level of developmentaldifficulty associated with it (these are listed in FYI for LearningAgility) and the levels range from Easy to Hard. If you aggregatedevelopmental difficulty across the four learning agility factors,People Agility and Change Agility emerge as the most difficult todevelop and Results Agility is the easiest.13