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This is a common issue amongst newer players (meaning upwards 2-3 years, and sometimes longer). There are several things to do, but the absolute easiest way to learn finger placement and transitioning more quickly, in my opinion, is to set a metronome for 4/4 and at the. Speed of 40 or even lower, if needed. Take the first 2 chords in a scale or a song. On Beats 1, 2, 3 get your fingers placed properly for the 1st chord; Then on beat 4 strum down 1x. Then take the next 3 beats to get your fingers properly placed for the next chord; then on the 4th 1strum. Go back and forth. When you can do it 10x in a row without an error, then increase the speed by 5 beats; repeat strum down once, then back to the 1st chord. this back and forth between chords. Because the small increments in speed, you won’t feel the difference in speed. You’re building strong muscle memory. Before you know it you’ll be well above 100 bpm. Then go to the 2nd chord and choose the next chord next to it, and start afresh with that combination, and so forth 7ntil you’ve done every c9mbinati9n next to one anothe4..