The premise of a great conversation is that ideas will change the world. Harnessing the ideas and then discussing their practical application can change market ecosystems. We have been pursuing the guides that can help us be better leaders in this VUCA world, and we found another in Germany: Waltraud Glaeser.
We live in an age of crushing change and uncertainty that bombards us with volatility, uncertainty, complexity, ambiguity, fear, anxiety - and distrust. There is a name for this: IT'S VUCA. VUCA isn't just the problem...it's also the solution.
As a coach of field hockey teams I acted for years in so called #VUKA contexts. Article by Stefan Kermas - Train Your Business
Be a frog! Paul Kho tells Waltraud Gläser the story of the frogs:
VUCA is an acronym The acronym VUCA is composed of the four terms volatility, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity.
Article by Dr. Jürgen Scherer - The U.S. Army War College coined the term VUCA in the late 80s addressing volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous conditions. Less known in this context is the impact of the legendary US Air Force fighter pilot John R. Boyd (1927 - 1997), who developed the so-called “O-O-D-A loop”: Observe, Orient, Decide, Act. Boyd’s influence not only revolutionized military strategy, but also formed the basis of a profound business strategy in response to VUCA times.
Like it or not, Zoom, Teams and the rest of their friends are HERE TO STAY. EVERY ONE OF US has had to adjust to the world of virtual calls/meetings/workshops - as both leaders and participants.
Article by Dr. Stefanie Puckett - We observe nimble, innovative startups and look at large yet agile companies. They found a way to empower their people to deal with VUCA challenges, and it is grounded in their working culture. The three elements that determine their success provide an orientation for our own day to day work life.
Article by Tim Nash - Your team is separated by country, culture and language. It’s also a mix of generations. Nevertheless, you need to do something ASAP to increase trust and improve teamwork.
Together with the h_da, University of Applied Science in Darmstadt Axel Klimek and colleagues have conducted a study on, to what degree organizations have installed a Coaching Culture and how that helps them with the challenges of the VUCA world.
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