Understanding CZUs: Navigating the Challenge with Empathy
Mavra Murad
Technical Project Manager | Agile Enthusiast | Fintech | IT Services & IT Consulting | Project Manager | Tech Leadership
Recently, I stumbled upon the term CZU (Comfort-zone Underachiever), a label for individuals who are highly qualified but shy away from challenges. Though I've encountered countless CZUs, understanding them remained a mystery until now.
If you find yourself in a managerial role, dealing with CZUs can be both challenging and perplexing. My advice? Don't underestimate them; they aren't unintelligent. Instead, they approach work from a unique perspective, one different from yours, and that's perfectly fine.
CZUs embody the avoidance-avoidance conflict—they resist change while recognizing its necessity, resulting in inner emotional turmoil. Preferring repetitive tasks that allow for daydreaming, they excel in roles that others might find monotonous.
What might drive you crazy in a short time, they can endure for eight hours straight. It's all about finding the perfect fit for them. In the end, it's not about who's right or wrong; each attitude works for those involved, propelling them forward.
In conclusion, understanding and empathizing with CZUs can foster a more inclusive and collaborative work environment.
Toodaloo!