In a world described as volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous (VUCA), and increasingly characterised by fragility, anxiety, non-linearity and incomprehensibility (BANI), traditional and tried-and-tested tools are becoming less reliable when it comes to ensuring future viability. Global supply chains are being reorganised, technological breakthroughs are following one another at ever shorter intervals, and geopolitical tensions and wars are shifting the framework conditions for economic activity on an almost daily basis.

It is precisely in this situation that we must not become rigid. On the contrary: complexity and volatility are no cause for resignation, but a clear impetus for decisive action.
In times of profound upheaval, leaders need more than just experience. They require an effective toolkit for change. Crucial is a clear understanding of the dynamic conditions under which change takes place today. What works today may already be obsolete tomorrow.

Transition – more than mere change
Transition describes the conscious, often multi-stage shift from one state to another. This process goes beyond mere change. Leadership in such a world means balancing conflicting priorities: creating stability where uncertainty prevails, and fostering openness where innovation is required. The key lies in a systemic understanding and an adaptive mindset. What is required is the courage to make decisions amid uncertainty, the ability to handle complexity, and a culture that actively promotes continuous learning and collaboration.

Keynotes / Presentations

Waltraud Gläser questions traditional structures and shows how to think about organisations and teamwork from a new perspective.
As a speaker, she brings a breath of fresh air into your world of thought and your organisation.
Depending on which questions are particularly important to you, Waltraud Gläser will develop a customised approach for the presentation in your company.
Her aim is not only to share experience and knowledge, but above all to contribute ideas and inspire your audience with enthusiasm.

The VUKA Facilitator® Learning Journey

Our analysis of user behaviour has shown that the original format of the VUCA Facilitator® Learning Journey was rarely completed in full. At a time when professional development often takes a back seat to time pressures and other priorities in everyday life, this result is hardly surprising.
In future, the content will be presented in a concise format via my book “Multi-Crisis Management with VUCA”, which is expected to be published in late 2026. To complement this, there is a workbook that explores the content in greater depth and provides space for practical application and reflection.

The workbook is currently available to download, offering well-founded, practical guidance on dealing with VUCA, as well as an effective tool for navigating the VUCA environment. You also have the option to submit your questions and comments by email or to discuss and explore them in more depth during a Zoom session.

Download the free taster workbook today ⇒⇒
and secure access to the full workbook for € 29,-!

What distinguishes the workbook from freely available online content?

  • Structure rather than fragmentation: The content is structured in a way that builds on previous material.
  • Practical relevance rather than theory: All content has been specifically selected to help deal with VUCA situations – it is clear, practical and relevant.
  • Further relevant links to videos and resources.

In contrast, the internet often offers an overwhelming amount of information:

  • Unsorted, lacking context
  • Varying quality and reliability
  • Little guidance on practical application

Coaching / Sparring as Regular Reflection

What should be a consistent routine for managers and decision-makers?

Dr. Wolfgang Looss, author of „Unter vier Augen“, aptly describes sparring as a

“reflection partnership for people without an acute problem.”

In other words: Sparring is occasion-free—and that’s exactly what makes it so valuable.

In a world that is becoming increasingly volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous (VUCA), clear distinctions between right and wrong are fading.
Decisions no longer follow straightforward cause-and-effect logic. Instead, they emerge amid conflicting demands and chaotic developments. That’s why there are countless reasons to pause, reflect, and seek guidance on a daily basis.

The right impulse from a sparring partner can often provide more clarity than lengthy and resource-heavy solo problem-solving—
not because you’re incapable of finding the answer yourself, but because dialog helps you get there faster, more precisely, and more effectively.

Company analysis by the Orientation Day

The Day of Orientation, a stocktaking with all employees, offers your company a quick, effective and motivational company analysis and creates a good basis for your individual organisational development.
Take the right steps towards the future of your company and shed light on the status quo and approaches for improvements and changes in a solution-oriented dialogue and from different perspectives. Talk to each other instead of about each other and learn about sensitivities, needs, worries, fears and inhibiting factors as well as approaches for development from the perspective of all those involved.

Unspoken issues come to the surface and thus become „understandable“. You get a quick and effective analysis of the current situation and at the same time strengthen the spirit of optimism for future joint action!
Together you will work out concrete practical measures for what needs to be done and how it could work. This creates motivation and honest identification with the common cause.