we live in a vuca world
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We live in a VUCA worldand how Leaders can navigate it
by Colin Ramsay
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VolatileUncertain ComplexAmbiguous
"the new normal"
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Where did VUCA come from?
US army war college, leadership primer 3rd edition
Colonel Stephen J Gerras, PhD, Professor of behavioural sciences
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to deal with a changing battlescape...
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business leaders face a similar, challenging, dynamic landscape
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Volatile
exponentially accelerating change with record levels of market volatility (VIX)
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Volatile
rapid advances in computing power, are catalysing bio, nano, robotics and infotech growth to record levels
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Volatile
unprecedented access to knowledge, 24hr news, viral stories and ever expanding social networks & media
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Uncertain
the inability to know everything, the lack of predictability and likelihood of “surprise” events
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Complex
The multiplex of forces, the chaos and confusion that surround an organization or environment
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Ambiguous
differences in interpretation when contextual clues are insufficient to clarify meaning
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VolatileUncertain ComplexAmbiguous
"the new normal"
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As a leader, how can you navigate the VUCA world?
VUCAACUV
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VisionUnderstanding ClarityAgility
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VisionCOMMUNICATE - relentlessly communicate a sense of purpose and lead people towards it
BELIEF - in yourself and others, supported by facts and evidence FOCUS - ensure your team’s efforts are aligned and focused on the right areas
WHY?
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CURIOSITY - ask questions (coach) that challenge the status quo in your organization every day
EMPATHY - get where people are coming from - their hopes, fears and desires
OPEN MIND - explore new ideas, reflect and seek constructive criticism
Understanding
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ClaritySIMPLIFY - chop the fat, cut through the complexity and distill the core down to its essence
INTUITION - use the gift of knowing without reasoning, trust your gut and your experience
SYSTEMS THINKING - approach problems from a holistic perspective (a system of dynamic, interacting, interdependent parts)
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AgilityDECISIVENESS - adapt quickly to changing circumstances and make decisions with confidence
INNOVATE OR DIE - learn from your mistakes and continuously seek new ways to get better at what you do EMPOWER - value networks over hierarchy, collaboration over control and set people free to do great work
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