I am not an admirer of acronyms used left, right and center, in profession I am in. And that is more true with the title. Somehow from the day I heard, and that was much later than the day it was coined, I have almost hated it.
For those who are not privy to the treasure of acronyms used by these high IQ, high EQ and all other high Qs, professionals, "VUCA is an acronym - first used in 1987, drawing on the theories of Warren Bennis and Burt Nanus - to describe or to reflect on the Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity and Ambiguity of general conditions and situations." (Source: Wikipedia)
VUCA as a model was conceived to help Business and Organizational Leaders to develop capabilities to manage in challenging situations. Awareness of such situations and preparedness to face them, is used to enable Leaders in developing appropriate responses relating to decisions they make, plans they put in place, manage risks, manage change and solve problems. The expertise developed can shape organizations, capacity to:
I was not looking for advices in managing business challenges. I was evaluating situations which have developed in my life, recently.
I was trying to find solutions and responses to challenges having suddenly arisen, like loss of a dear one resulting emotional trauma to family and handling situation and bring semblance of normalcy, unexpected turn of physical health challenges faced by an extended family member leading to disruption of plans due to uncertainties looming in the air, fury of nature disrupting normal life, communication and movement, my own innate feelings of being responsible for well being of family members in such situations, etc.
Does this not mean individuals also need to be aware and prepared for such VUCA in normal personal, family and social life? Can there be a program for developing competencies and capabilities for handling VUCA in personal life?
I am looking for answers and will be grateful for help in whatever manner my wellwishers can provide.
For those who are not privy to the treasure of acronyms used by these high IQ, high EQ and all other high Qs, professionals, "VUCA is an acronym - first used in 1987, drawing on the theories of Warren Bennis and Burt Nanus - to describe or to reflect on the Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity and Ambiguity of general conditions and situations." (Source: Wikipedia)
VUCA as a model was conceived to help Business and Organizational Leaders to develop capabilities to manage in challenging situations. Awareness of such situations and preparedness to face them, is used to enable Leaders in developing appropriate responses relating to decisions they make, plans they put in place, manage risks, manage change and solve problems. The expertise developed can shape organizations, capacity to:
- Anticipate issues;
- Understand consequences;
- Appreciate maze of variable;
- Prepare for alternative realities and challenges; and
- Interpret and address opportunities.
I was not looking for advices in managing business challenges. I was evaluating situations which have developed in my life, recently.
I was trying to find solutions and responses to challenges having suddenly arisen, like loss of a dear one resulting emotional trauma to family and handling situation and bring semblance of normalcy, unexpected turn of physical health challenges faced by an extended family member leading to disruption of plans due to uncertainties looming in the air, fury of nature disrupting normal life, communication and movement, my own innate feelings of being responsible for well being of family members in such situations, etc.
Does this not mean individuals also need to be aware and prepared for such VUCA in normal personal, family and social life? Can there be a program for developing competencies and capabilities for handling VUCA in personal life?
I am looking for answers and will be grateful for help in whatever manner my wellwishers can provide.
