How do you adapt and innovate in a rapidly changing information and digital environment?

1 Understand your information needs

The first step to adapt and innovate in the information and digital environment is to identify and define your information needs. What are you trying to achieve? What are the gaps in your knowledge or skills? What are the sources and formats of information that are relevant and reliable for your purpose? By asking yourself these questions, you can clarify your goals and criteria, and narrow down your search for information.

2 Evaluate and select information

The second step is to evaluate and select the information that meets your needs. You need to be critical and analytical, not just accept everything you find online or offline. You need to check the authority, accuracy, currency, relevance, and bias of the information sources, and compare and contrast different perspectives and evidence. You also need to be ethical and respectful, and acknowledge the sources of information that you use or cite.

3 Use and create information

The third step is to use and create information that adds value to your context. You need to be able to synthesize, analyze, interpret, and communicate information effectively and appropriately, using various tools and platforms. You need to be creative and innovative, and generate new ideas, solutions, or products that address your needs or challenges. You also need to be responsible and accountable, and protect your privacy and security, as well as the rights and interests of others.

4 Learn and improve

The fourth step is to learn and improve from your information and digital experiences. You need to be reflective and evaluative, and assess your strengths and weaknesses, as well as the outcomes and impacts of your information and digital activities. You need to be curious and open-minded, and seek feedback and new learning opportunities, both formal and informal. You also need to be adaptable and flexible, and adjust your strategies and skills according to the changing information and digital environment.

5 Collaborate and share

The fifth step is to collaborate and share with others in the information and digital environment. You need to be cooperative and supportive, and work with others who have different backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, to achieve common goals or solve problems. You need to be communicative and interactive, and use various modes and media to exchange information and ideas, as well as to give and receive feedback. You also need to be respectful and inclusive, and value the diversity and contributions of others.

6 Explore and experiment

The sixth step is to explore and experiment with the information and digital environment. You need to be adventurous and curious, and discover new sources, formats, tools, and platforms of information and digital technology. You need to be innovative and creative, and try new ways of using and creating information and digital products or services. You also need to be resilient and optimistic, and learn from your failures and successes, as well as from the challenges and opportunities of the information and digital environment.

7 Here’s what else to consider

This is a space to share examples, stories, or insights that don’t fit into any of the previous sections. What else would you like to add?