The ability to adapt, improvise, and find creative solutions when circumstances do not match expectations is a deeply valued competence in Italian culture. This is not viewed as a failure of planning or process—it is seen as a positive form of practical intelligence. The Italian concept of “arrangiarsi” (to figure it out, to make things work) describes a capable person who can navigate obstacles, work around bottlenecks, and deliver results despite imperfect conditions. In a working environment where formal processes can be complex and impractical, the person who can read the situation, identify what actually needs to happen, and find a creative path to the solution is the person who is most valued and respected.
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