[mid-week slump bump] Post an image about something that happens unexpectedly at work

[Christine P. Dela Rosa]

Unexpected things come up at work. 

Maybe a project changes its goal mid-course. Maybe scope creep takes over and where you started is not at all where you end. Whatever it is, we can all relate to that "groan" feeling when it inevitably happens. And as change management practitioners, we deal with it. Because it's rare when things happen exactly according to plan, so we equip ourselves with tools to adapt.

But, we also feel that camaraderie when we share these stories. Because it's relatable. And sometimes, really funny.

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Share an image (or describe a scene) where the unexpected happens at work...and more importantly, expresses how you feel.

It should be something that adds levity for this group and/or bonds us in a relatable experience. 

• Nodded vigorously when you saw a photo that reminded you of a change in plans?

• Have you laughed out loud from a meme depicting work?

• Read a comic that describes a chaotic situation you've encountered?

And even if you don't contribute an image (or written scenes), please upvote the submission you relate to!

[Christine P. Dela Rosa · Accepted solution]

Scope creep!

[Suvradip Paul]

Nice @Christine P. Dela Rosa , tells a lot and I bet everyone has faced this !

[Suvradip Paul · Accepted solution]

[Jaime Uy · Accepted solution]

I relate to this instructor. They are teaching the dog how to high five, but unsuccessfully. When I create product training material, sometimes I base my work on insights that are not reflective of my customer base and I have to start over.

[Jenny Kim · Accepted solution]

This is a gif depicting what happens when I plan an agenda for a meeting but there's just not enough time to get it all done.

I jump ambitiously.

Conversations derail.

Penguin does not make the boat.

[Fabian Lim · Accepted solution]

When management looks at scrum kpis and would like us to deliver more.

[Christine P. Dela Rosa]

lol

[Fabienne Gerhard · Accepted solution]

When you return from holiday and the well planned sprint went totally the wrong way

[Sedera Randria · Accepted solution]

When (Confluence) documentation is no longer up to date

[Sarah.Eaton · Accepted solution]

I saw things like this a couple of years ago and my colleagues and I were in tears from laughing so much, but really it is an important reminder that we need to honour our basic physiological needs and not see being tied to your desk or 'married to the job' as a good thing.

[Christine P. Dela Rosa · Accepted solution]

Roadmap? What roadmap?

[Suvradip Paul]

Don't just plan.. accept the unacceptable and proceed!

[Kishan Sharma]

LOL, this cracked me up! 

[Christine P. Dela Rosa · Accepted solution]

Inspired from a team offsite/retreat! But then...