Uncertainty finds comfort in nostalgia. Those who run from ambiguity and uncertainty are bound to repeat the past. Uncertainty and humility: The higher you go in organizational life, the lower your tolerance for… Continue reading → compassion Humility arrogance Leadership Development organizational success MORE
In times of great uncertainty, we must be leaders. In Leading Through Uncertainty , Ray Davis writes, “Effective leadership is motivating, and it can and should be the energy that propels a company through inevitable waves of change. Leading through uncertainty means leading with the truth. Poor leadership can lead to disaster and has sunk more than a few companies and governments alike.” MORE
** Uncertainty invites participation. Communication Influence Leading Listening Managing Marks of leaders Motivation Optimism Taking others higher best game finding solutions Innovation Leadership Leadership Development negative impact Organizational Development Questions uncertainty factor vigorous participationExploring ideas, finding solutions, and innovation demand vigorous participation from all players. The best teams win when players bring their best. MORE
Sometimes when you go to build your strategic plan, it can seem like there are more questions than answers. We’ve seen changing regulatory environments, disruptive technology, and natural disasters lead to a paralyzing cycle of “what ifs” that lead to inaction. One […]. MORE
Bob's blog entries 20/20 Foresight: Crafting Strategy in an Uncertain World Advanta Best Buy Biomet CDMA (Code Division Multiple Access) technology Harvard Business School Press How to make the most of uncertainty Hugh Courtney M. Here is an excerpt from another “classic” article featured online by The McKinsey Quarterly, published by McKinsey & Company, and written by Hugh Courtney. MORE
Dealing with Uncertainty, Part 2 from ron edmondson on Vimeo. The post Dealing With Uncertainty, Part 2 appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Related posts: Dealing with Uncertainty, Part 1. Dealing with the Uncertainty of Life. MORE
Responding to uncertainty establishes trajectory, impacts potential, and determines quality of life. Uncertainty is the spotlight of leadership. The dark side of uncertainty: Intolerance and quick tempers. Lost perspective and poor judgments. Things… Continue reading → Leading Stress courageous leaders Leadership Development MORE
Decision-making always has uncertainty and risk. Decision-making uncertainty can be managed and minimized when we structure a process that at a minimum states our decision making objective and the criteria we will use to make the decision. To manage and reduce decision-making uncertainty and risk consider using these guidelines as appropriate for decision. There is never complete certainty that we’ve made a good decision. MORE
It’s called, Effective Decision-Making: How To Make BetterDecisions Under Uncertainty And Pressure. “We We always make decisions under uncertainty and pressure, especially in business. MORE
In this post, I look at uncertainty avoidance. We have been exploring the ways that cultures differ from one another. Understanding these differences and knowing how to work with them is a key skill for any leader working in a cross-cultural environment. MORE
In times of uncertainty. The post A Leader in Time of Crisis, Uncertainty or Change appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Related posts: Don’t Quit Planning During Times of Uncertainty or Rapid Change. Dealing with the Uncertainty of Life. MORE
13 Power Tips for Leading through Uncertainty: Pull with – not against, higher ups. It’s certain that we live in uncertain times. Grab the rope and pull, even if you disagree. Everyone who pulls in their own direction dilutes potential success. If you can’t pull with, jump ship, now. Aim to make a positive difference. [.]. Fear Leading Meetings and agendas Optimism Power Taking others higher Leadership Leadership Development organizational success quotes MORE
The issue at the heart of this uncertainty involves limited access to capital at a time when banks are reluctant to lend. Recent healthcare reform is also adding to economic uncertainty for small businesses. StrategyDriven effective executives, efficient employees Home About The StrategyDriven Organization Our Company Our Contributors Karen K. Juliano Howard T. Dickens Jr. Lucas D. Ives Sharon Drew Morgen Hank Moore Jamie P. MORE
** Uncertainty invites participation. Communication Influence Leading Listening Managing Marks of leaders Motivation Optimism Taking others higher best game finding solutions Innovation Leadership Leadership Development negative impact Organizational Development Questions uncertainty factor vigorous participationExploring ideas, finding solutions, and innovation demand vigorous participation from all players. The best teams win when players bring their best. MORE
Rather, it’s our resistance to the fundamental uncertainty of our situation. Everywhere you turn, if you observe well, you’ll notice impermanence and uncertainty. What uncertainties in your life and work do you need to relax into? . “It’s not impermanence per se, or even knowing we’re going to die, that is the cause of our suffering, the Buddha taught. MORE
John Hagel, co-chairman of the Deloitte Center for Edge Innovation , shares incredible insights on his blog about the world we live in and our natural responses to times of high uncertainty. This is a positive message and an important one. Management processes may be broken and must be re-invented, our economy is struggling and long-term value creation has taken a backseat, but we can turn these pressures into opportunities. MORE
9) Working with uncertainty and ambiguity, decision skills. 10) Working with uncertainty and ambiguity, decision skills. Coaches reflect this in their survey feedback, listing “ clarifying purpose ” and “ articulating meaning ,” as well as “ creating and communicating vision ,” as top coaching needs for leaders in times of volatility and uncertainty. MORE
A few thoughts about uncertainty … People talk a lot these days about uncertainty with regard to our shared economic, political, cultural, and personal futures. Uncertainty within our memories of times past is often absent or downplayed. MORE
We don’t like uncertainty. But innovation creates uncertainty. In other words, our aversion to uncertainty means we find it difficult to even recognize a creative idea when we see it, focused as we are on removing the risky, uncomfortable strain on the status quo. MORE
Alan Watts, the British-born philosopher, has pointed out the sense, which we all seem to share, that we live in a time of unusual uncertainty. Faced with uncertainty, we naturally strive to take control. Control is an illusion and uncertainty is the reality. MORE
Bob''s blog entries "Embrace Ambiguity" Apple “Make Others Successful” Change by Design: How Design Thinking Transforms Organizations and Inspires Innovation HarperBusiness IDEO Microsoft PepsiCo Procter & Gamble Steelcase Tim Brown on "How to Sail Through Creative Uncertainty LAND HO!: A still from “Embrace Ambiguity,” a video by the old salts of IDEO’s New York office. The team wrote the script, hand-built the sets, then filmed and edited the clip themselves. MORE
We are comfortable with what is predictable. This impacts our choices because we want to maximize the chances of success. Then, once in a while, we are thrown into situations where we have no control. It compels us to carve a way out and create a map as we go. We learn the most here. MORE
One of the most peculiar phenomenon uncovered in physics over the past century is known as the Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle. Technorati Tags: physics , Heisenberg , Uncertainty Principle , knowledge , probability , quantum physicist , dogma , Einstein , management , Canada , North America , WSJ , United States. This states – to the great frustration and irritation of many – that we cannot know with precision both elements of certain pairs of characteristics of an object. MORE
It is about the kind of uncertainty you choose to indulge in. Openness, not the stubbornness, is celebrated by the hyper-connected economy and openness means the willingness to embrace uncertainty for the greater good. The post Embrace Uncertainty appeared first on Utpal Vaishnav. MORE
Uncertainty. I wouldn’t say I had a fear of uncertainty. My first hard lesson of adulthood, i.e. expect one uncertainty after another. Challenge uncertainty with anticipation and planning. There are many examples, large and small, that bring uncertainty front and center. MORE
During times of economic uncertainty, strategy refinement and execution need to become the top priority for business leaders. BOTTOMLINE: While it''s important to regularly conduct a SWOT analysis on your business, it''s critical to revisit SWOT during times of economic uncertainty. Tough times require tough decisions. How to start? Begin by doing a SWOT Analysis. MORE
As it happens, there are researchers who adopt something very much like the Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle with respect to management. So, perhaps there is something to be said for uncertainty, after all. Technorati Tags: physicist , knowledge , physics , management , individual leadership , scientific , leadership , certainty , researcher , Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle , Mintzberg , business , structure , culture , information , work , NYT. MORE
To create a clear vision for an unclear future is what effective leaders do in a world marked with volatility, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity. Books Business Coaching Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Communication Leadership Memes Self-Awareness Skills What is Work life ambiguous complexity and ambiguity leaders Source uncertainty volatility MORE
During times of economic uncertainty, strategy refinement and execution need to become the top priority for business leaders. BOTTOMLINE: While it''s important to regularly conduct a SWOT analysis on your business, it''s critical to revisit SWOT during times of economic uncertainty. Tough times require tough decisions. How to start? Begin by doing a SWOT Analysis. MORE
How well you acknowledge uncertainty and manage it, is what counts for the organization’s long term viability. Leadership change management managing uncertainty risk management Do you have the capability, starting with the top of the organization, to continually evolve your organization in substantive ways? Not just minor change, but substantial change. Do you know the disruptive work approaches and technologies that threaten your viability? MORE
Taking risk requires trust – to discover, try, re-try, be okay with uncertainty, imperfection and even fail. Sometimes using what is ambiguous and unknown can build trust. By experimenting, learning, applying and iterating we build trust in ourselves and each other. Give it a try! MORE
This complexity and uncertainty combine to create a "murky uncertainty" that may keep people from giving us their best, most ethical performance. By Linda Fisher Thornton Workplace issues are complex and opinions vary about the right thing to do in challenging situations. Ethical Leader Ethical Organization 7 Lenses 7 lenses of ethical leadership business ethics ethical leadership ethics what is ethical leadership MORE
Leadership is rich with uncertainty. Turbulent times, regulations and compliance, technology, politics, people, and global markets enflame uncertainty. Image source Ineffective leaders require certainty before they act, I am certain. On the other hand, successful leaders make decisions where outcomes are uncertain. Additionally, complex challenges have more than one solution. A surprising juxtaposition: “Trustworthy leaders [.]. MORE
Uncertainty makes people nervous *. Managers work to reduce uncertainty. uncertainty and swallow the impact bias when and where they can. Managers take in uncertainty and swallow the impact bias. uncertainty and may experience discomfort. Uncertainty (the impact. MORE
Widespread uncertainty marks a failure of leadership. Their organizations will thrive and appreciate their willingness to stand in the gap of uncertainty to help others across. MORE
Current Affairs General Leadership ambiguity leadership sequestration uncertaintyA lot of my clients work in Washington, DC. They’re either executives in Federal agencies or executives in companies that do a lot of business with Federal agencies. MORE
Dealing with Uncertainty, Part 1 from ron edmondson on Vimeo. The post Dealing with Uncertainty, Part 1 appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Dealing with the Uncertainty of Life. Related posts: Dealing with Guilt: Sermon. Obstacles to Christmas Joy: Dealing with Loss. MORE
by Gary Cohen Uncertainty Leadership. Uncertainty leadership refers to what leaders do in the face of uncertainty. The post Uncertainty Leadership appeared first on | Elements of Leadership Blog. MORE
Republicans and Democrats have once again dug in to their partisan positions; creating an uncertainty regarding the operation of our government institutions, the funding of programs, and the paying of social security, veteran benefits and military salaries. MORE
About Lisa Petrilli Twitter, LinkedIN, EMAIL Lisa Speaking Hire Lisa RSS Leading Through Uncertainty; Do You Have What it Takes? He told the group to embrace uncertainty. Think about how you handle uncertainty in your own life. MORE
I agree with Peter Drucker that no business, regardless of what the federal government does, can expect much control over the major forces shaping the world. Here is an excerpt from an article written by Rick Wartzman for Bloomberg Businessweek magazine “The Drucker Difference” series. To read the complete article, check out other resources, and [.]. MORE
Dealing with uncertainty may be hard but that’s nothing compared to living with total certainty. Mini Saga #102 – Uncertainty. Unlike his old job, his new job had more predictability and less uncertainty. MORE
Uncertainty Related Topics Leadership Freak
JUNE 21, 2018
Uncertainty finds comfort in nostalgia. Those who run from ambiguity and uncertainty are bound to repeat the past. Uncertainty and humility: The higher you go in organizational life, the lower your tolerance for… Continue reading → compassion Humility arrogance Leadership Development organizational success
Lead Change Blog
FEBRUARY 29, 2016
A few thoughts about uncertainty … People talk a lot these days about uncertainty with regard to our shared economic, political, cultural, and personal futures. Uncertainty within our memories of times past is often absent or downplayed.
Utpal Writes
JUNE 25, 2018
It is about the kind of uncertainty you choose to indulge in. Openness, not the stubbornness, is celebrated by the hyper-connected economy and openness means the willingness to embrace uncertainty for the greater good. The post Embrace Uncertainty appeared first on Utpal Vaishnav.
Leading in Context
JULY 2, 2014
This complexity and uncertainty combine to create a "murky uncertainty" that may keep people from giving us their best, most ethical performance. By Linda Fisher Thornton Workplace issues are complex and opinions vary about the right thing to do in challenging situations. Ethical Leader Ethical Organization 7 Lenses 7 lenses of ethical leadership business ethics ethical leadership ethics what is ethical leadership
Leading Blog
OCTOBER 3, 2011
We don’t like uncertainty. But innovation creates uncertainty. In other words, our aversion to uncertainty means we find it difficult to even recognize a creative idea when we see it, focused as we are on removing the risky, uncomfortable strain on the status quo.
Leadership Freak
MAY 4, 2015
Responding to uncertainty establishes trajectory, impacts potential, and determines quality of life. Uncertainty is the spotlight of leadership. The dark side of uncertainty: Intolerance and quick tempers. Lost perspective and poor judgments. Things… Continue reading → Leading Stress courageous leaders Leadership Development
LeadStrategic
MARCH 28, 2012
In this post, I look at uncertainty avoidance. We have been exploring the ways that cultures differ from one another. Understanding these differences and knowing how to work with them is a key skill for any leader working in a cross-cultural environment.
Coaching Tip
APRIL 3, 2015
To create a clear vision for an unclear future is what effective leaders do in a world marked with volatility, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity. Books Business Coaching Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Communication Leadership Memes Self-Awareness Skills What is Work life ambiguous complexity and ambiguity leaders Source uncertainty volatility
Michael VanBruaene
SEPTEMBER 14, 2014
Decision-making always has uncertainty and risk. Decision-making uncertainty can be managed and minimized when we structure a process that at a minimum states our decision making objective and the criteria we will use to make the decision. To manage and reduce decision-making uncertainty and risk consider using these guidelines as appropriate for decision. There is never complete certainty that we’ve made a good decision.
Leading Blog
DECEMBER 2, 2013
In times of great uncertainty, we must be leaders. In Leading Through Uncertainty , Ray Davis writes, “Effective leadership is motivating, and it can and should be the energy that propels a company through inevitable waves of change. Leading through uncertainty means leading with the truth. Poor leadership can lead to disaster and has sunk more than a few companies and governments alike.”
Leadership Freak
MARCH 7, 2012
** Uncertainty invites participation. Communication Influence Leading Listening Managing Marks of leaders Motivation Optimism Taking others higher best game finding solutions Innovation Leadership Leadership Development negative impact Organizational Development Questions uncertainty factor vigorous participationExploring ideas, finding solutions, and innovation demand vigorous participation from all players. The best teams win when players bring their best.
Lead from Within
JULY 2, 2013
Alan Watts, the British-born philosopher, has pointed out the sense, which we all seem to share, that we live in a time of unusual uncertainty. Faced with uncertainty, we naturally strive to take control. Control is an illusion and uncertainty is the reality.
Leadership Freak
MARCH 7, 2012
** Uncertainty invites participation. Communication Influence Leading Listening Managing Marks of leaders Motivation Optimism Taking others higher best game finding solutions Innovation Leadership Leadership Development negative impact Organizational Development Questions uncertainty factor vigorous participationExploring ideas, finding solutions, and innovation demand vigorous participation from all players. The best teams win when players bring their best.
What Do You Want From Them
JUNE 1, 2011
Uncertainty makes people nervous *. Managers work to reduce uncertainty. uncertainty and swallow the impact bias when and where they can. Managers take in uncertainty and swallow the impact bias. uncertainty and may experience discomfort. Uncertainty (the impact.
Lead Change Blog
FEBRUARY 8, 2016
Uncertainty. I wouldn’t say I had a fear of uncertainty. My first hard lesson of adulthood, i.e. expect one uncertainty after another. Challenge uncertainty with anticipation and planning. There are many examples, large and small, that bring uncertainty front and center.
CO2
MAY 28, 2013
by Gary Cohen Uncertainty Leadership. Uncertainty leadership refers to what leaders do in the face of uncertainty. The post Uncertainty Leadership appeared first on | Elements of Leadership Blog.
QAspire
SEPTEMBER 7, 2015
We are comfortable with what is predictable. This impacts our choices because we want to maximize the chances of success. Then, once in a while, we are thrown into situations where we have no control. It compels us to carve a way out and create a map as we go. We learn the most here.
Eric Jacobson
JUNE 1, 2016
It’s called, Effective Decision-Making: How To Make BetterDecisions Under Uncertainty And Pressure. “We We always make decisions under uncertainty and pressure, especially in business.
Let's Grow Leaders
NOVEMBER 2, 2017
Sometimes when you go to build your strategic plan, it can seem like there are more questions than answers. We’ve seen changing regulatory environments, disruptive technology, and natural disasters lead to a paralyzing cycle of “what ifs” that lead to inaction. One […].
Leadership Freak
FEBRUARY 27, 2013
13 Power Tips for Leading through Uncertainty: Pull with – not against, higher ups. It’s certain that we live in uncertain times. Grab the rope and pull, even if you disagree. Everyone who pulls in their own direction dilutes potential success. If you can’t pull with, jump ship, now. Aim to make a positive difference. [.]. Fear Leading Meetings and agendas Optimism Power Taking others higher Leadership Leadership Development organizational success quotes
Six Disciplines
AUGUST 1, 2014
During times of economic uncertainty, strategy refinement and execution need to become the top priority for business leaders. BOTTOMLINE: While it''s important to regularly conduct a SWOT analysis on your business, it''s critical to revisit SWOT during times of economic uncertainty. Tough times require tough decisions. How to start? Begin by doing a SWOT Analysis.
Coaching Tip
APRIL 9, 2015
9) Working with uncertainty and ambiguity, decision skills. 10) Working with uncertainty and ambiguity, decision skills. Coaches reflect this in their survey feedback, listing “ clarifying purpose ” and “ articulating meaning ,” as well as “ creating and communicating vision ,” as top coaching needs for leaders in times of volatility and uncertainty.
Six Disciplines
NOVEMBER 7, 2014
During times of economic uncertainty, strategy refinement and execution need to become the top priority for business leaders. BOTTOMLINE: While it''s important to regularly conduct a SWOT analysis on your business, it''s critical to revisit SWOT during times of economic uncertainty. Tough times require tough decisions. How to start? Begin by doing a SWOT Analysis.
Let's Grow Leaders
OCTOBER 9, 2015
Widespread uncertainty marks a failure of leadership. Their organizations will thrive and appreciate their willingness to stand in the gap of uncertainty to help others across.
Managing Leadership
JANUARY 26, 2010
As it happens, there are researchers who adopt something very much like the Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle with respect to management. So, perhaps there is something to be said for uncertainty, after all. Technorati Tags: physicist , knowledge , physics , management , individual leadership , scientific , leadership , certainty , researcher , Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle , Mintzberg , business , structure , culture , information , work , NYT.
Managing Leadership
JANUARY 20, 2010
One of the most peculiar phenomenon uncovered in physics over the past century is known as the Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle. Technorati Tags: physics , Heisenberg , Uncertainty Principle , knowledge , probability , quantum physicist , dogma , Einstein , management , Canada , North America , WSJ , United States. This states – to the great frustration and irritation of many – that we cannot know with precision both elements of certain pairs of characteristics of an object.
First Friday Book Synopsis
JANUARY 28, 2012
Bob's blog entries 20/20 Foresight: Crafting Strategy in an Uncertain World Advanta Best Buy Biomet CDMA (Code Division Multiple Access) technology Harvard Business School Press How to make the most of uncertainty Hugh Courtney M. Here is an excerpt from another “classic” article featured online by The McKinsey Quarterly, published by McKinsey & Company, and written by Hugh Courtney.
Execupundit
JULY 29, 2011
From the incomparable Bate : We are sold certainty from the earliest age
Mills Scofield
NOVEMBER 22, 2014
Taking risk requires trust – to discover, try, re-try, be okay with uncertainty, imperfection and even fail. Sometimes using what is ambiguous and unknown can build trust. By experimenting, learning, applying and iterating we build trust in ourselves and each other. Give it a try!
Rajesh Setty
JUNE 27, 2011
Dealing with uncertainty may be hard but that’s nothing compared to living with total certainty. Mini Saga #102 – Uncertainty. Unlike his old job, his new job had more predictability and less uncertainty.
First Friday Book Synopsis
AUGUST 20, 2013
Bob''s blog entries "Embrace Ambiguity" Apple “Make Others Successful” Change by Design: How Design Thinking Transforms Organizations and Inspires Innovation HarperBusiness IDEO Microsoft PepsiCo Procter & Gamble Steelcase Tim Brown on "How to Sail Through Creative Uncertainty LAND HO!: A still from “Embrace Ambiguity,” a video by the old salts of IDEO’s New York office. The team wrote the script, hand-built the sets, then filmed and edited the clip themselves.
Leadership Freak
JANUARY 18, 2012
Leadership is rich with uncertainty. Turbulent times, regulations and compliance, technology, politics, people, and global markets enflame uncertainty. Image source Ineffective leaders require certainty before they act, I am certain. On the other hand, successful leaders make decisions where outcomes are uncertain. Additionally, complex challenges have more than one solution. A surprising juxtaposition: “Trustworthy leaders [.].
Ron Edmondson
OCTOBER 29, 2012
In times of uncertainty. The post A Leader in Time of Crisis, Uncertainty or Change appeared first on Ron Edmondson. Related posts: Don’t Quit Planning During Times of Uncertainty or Rapid Change. Dealing with the Uncertainty of Life.
Michael VanBruaene
NOVEMBER 4, 2014
How well you acknowledge uncertainty and manage it, is what counts for the organization’s long term viability. Leadership change management managing uncertainty risk management Do you have the capability, starting with the top of the organization, to continually evolve your organization in substantive ways? Not just minor change, but substantial change. Do you know the disruptive work approaches and technologies that threaten your viability?
Strategy Driven
DECEMBER 27, 2010
The issue at the heart of this uncertainty involves limited access to capital at a time when banks are reluctant to lend. Recent healthcare reform is also adding to economic uncertainty for small businesses. StrategyDriven effective executives, efficient employees Home About The StrategyDriven Organization Our Company Our Contributors Karen K. Juliano Howard T. Dickens Jr. Lucas D. Ives Sharon Drew Morgen Hank Moore Jamie P.
C-Level Strategies
NOVEMBER 15, 2010
About Lisa Petrilli Twitter, LinkedIN, EMAIL Lisa Speaking Hire Lisa RSS Leading Through Uncertainty; Do You Have What it Takes? He told the group to embrace uncertainty. Think about how you handle uncertainty in your own life.
Aspire-CS
SEPTEMBER 20, 2012
Rather, it’s our resistance to the fundamental uncertainty of our situation. Everywhere you turn, if you observe well, you’ll notice impermanence and uncertainty. What uncertainties in your life and work do you need to relax into? . “It’s not impermanence per se, or even knowing we’re going to die, that is the cause of our suffering, the Buddha taught.
Strategy Driven
SEPTEMBER 26, 2011
Republicans and Democrats have once again dug in to their partisan positions; creating an uncertainty regarding the operation of our government institutions, the funding of programs, and the paying of social security, veteran benefits and military salaries.
First Friday Book Synopsis
APRIL 28, 2012
I agree with Peter Drucker that no business, regardless of what the federal government does, can expect much control over the major forces shaping the world. Here is an excerpt from an article written by Rick Wartzman for Bloomberg Businessweek magazine “The Drucker Difference” series. To read the complete article, check out other resources, and [.].
What Do You Want From Them
NOVEMBER 14, 2011
John Hagel, co-chairman of the Deloitte Center for Edge Innovation , shares incredible insights on his blog about the world we live in and our natural responses to times of high uncertainty. This is a positive message and an important one. Management processes may be broken and must be re-invented, our economy is struggling and long-term value creation has taken a backseat, but we can turn these pressures into opportunities.
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