MPA 211 Organization & Management

1. JESSICA CHARMAINE C.ORMITA
VUCA:
PREPARING TO FACE
COMPETITION
VOLATILITY, UNCERTAINTY,
COMPLEXITY, AMBIGUITY
MPA 211
ORGANIZATION AND
MANAGEMENT

2. VUCA stands for volatility, uncertainty,
complexity, and ambiguity. It describes
the situation of constant, unpredictable
change that is now the norm in certain
industries and areas of the business
world. VUCA demands that you avoid
traditional, outdated approaches to
management and leadership, and day-
to-day working.
VUCA
https://www.mindtools.com/asnydwg/managing-in-a-vuca-world

3. The United States Army War College
was one of the first organizations to use
the VUCA acronym, following the 9/11
terrorist attacks in 2001. Military planners
were worried about the radically
different and unfamiliar international
security environment that had
emerged, so they used VUCA to
describe it.
VUCA
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4. Bob Johansen, of the Institute for the
Future, adapted VUCA for the business
world in his 2009 book, Leaders Make
the Future. He used it to reflect the
turbulent and unpredictable forces of
change that could affect organizations,
and he argued that you need new skills,
approaches and behaviors to manage
in the face of the four VUCA threats.
VUCA
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5. VUCA
change is rapid
and unpredictable
in its nature and
extent.
VOLATILITY
the present is
unclear and the
future is uncertain.
UNCERTAINTY
many different,
interconnected
factors come
into play, with the
potential to
cause chaos and
confusion.
COMPLEXITY
there is a lack of
clarity or
awareness about
situations.
AMBIGUITY
https://www.techtarget.com/whatis/definition/VUCA-volatility-uncertainty-complexity-and-ambiguity
https://www.mindtools.com/asnydwg/managing-in-a-vuca-world

6. Many people predict that volatility, uncertainty,
complexity, and ambiguity are going to
become more and more prevalent in the
business world. To manage teams in the VUCA
age, you should be aware of the changes that
this kind of environment can cause.
VUCA thinking involves developing the ability to
anticipate and adapt to changes quickly, to
think strategically, and to develop creative
solutions. It also encourages leaders to think
beyond the boundaries of their own
organization and to consider the broader
context in which their decisions are made.
Why Is VUCA Important?
https://www.mindtools.com/asnydwg/managing-in-a-vuca-world
https://www.vuca-world.org

7. Destablize people and make them anxious.
Sap their motivation.
Make constant retraining and reshaping a
necessity.
Take huge amounts of time and effort to
fight.
Increase the chances of people making bad
decisions.
Paralyze decision-making processes.
Jeopardize long-term projects,
developments and innovations.
Overwhelm individuals and organizations.
Take its toll on internal culture.
A VUCA environment can:
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8. How to Face and Overcome Volatility, Uncertainty,
Complexity and Ambiguity (VUCA)
The first step to thriving in a VUCA
world is to acknowledge its existence.
Leaders need to recognize that
change is inevitable and that there is
no one-size-fits-all solution. Instead,
they need to embrace the uncertainty
and use it to their advantage. By doing
so, they can remain flexible and adapt
to changes as they happen.
EMBRACE THE VUCA WORLD
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9. How to Face and Overcome Volatility, Uncertainty,
Complexity and Ambiguity (VUCA)
Resilience is the ability to bounce back
from adversity and maintain a positive
attitude. It's a crucial skill for leaders
who face constant challenges and
setbacks. To develop resilience,
leaders need to focus on self-care,
build a support system, and maintain
a growth mindset. They should also
embrace failure as a learning
opportunity and not be discouraged
by setbacks.
DEVELOP RESILIENCE
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10. How to Face and Overcome Volatility, Uncertainty,
Complexity and Ambiguity (VUCA)
Innovation is critical for staying ahead
of the competition in a VUCA world.
Leaders need to encourage creativity
and experimentation in their teams,
and provide them with the resources
they need to develop new ideas. They
should also be willing to take risks and
invest in projects that have the
potential for high rewards.
FOSTER A CULTURE OF INNOVATION
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11. How to Face and Overcome Volatility, Uncertainty,
Complexity and Ambiguity (VUCA)
In a VUCA world, decision-making can be
challenging. Leaders need to be able to
gather information quickly, analyze it, and
make informed decisions in a short amount
of time. They should also be willing to
change course if necessary and learn from
their mistakes. To develop strong decision-
making skills, leaders should focus on
building a diverse team with different
perspectives and skill sets.
DEVELOP STRONG
DECISION-MAKING SKILLS
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12. How to Face and Overcome Volatility, Uncertainty,
Complexity and Ambiguity (VUCA)
Leaders need to build strong relationships
with their team members, customers, and
partners. They should communicate
effectively, listen actively, and show
empathy. By doing so, they can build trust
and credibility, which can help them
navigate the uncertainties of the business
landscape.
BUILD STRONG RELATIONSHIPS
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13. How to Face and Overcome Volatility, Uncertainty,
Complexity and Ambiguity (VUCA)
Leaders need to be willing to adapt and
learn new skills to stay ahead of the
competition. They should also encourage
their team members to do the same and
provide them with opportunities for growth
and development.
FOCUS ON CONTINUOUS
LEARNING AND IMPROVEMENT
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14. One of the biggest challenges of
managing in a VUCA world is team
members who resist change. They may
refuse to accept that the world has
evolved, want to stick with "tried and
tested" methods, or simply fail to see
the full picture. They might even be
paralyzed by fear and fail to take
action.
Barriers to Managing in a
VUCA World
https://www.mindtools.com/asnydwg/managing-in-a-vuca-world

15. The unpredictability of VUCA often
renders traditional, top-down
organizational structures obsolete, so
avoid using an inflexible, autocratic
leadership style. In a VUCA world,
collaboration, participation, debate, and
even dissent are more important than
obedience, command and groupthink –
they allow you to remain flexible and to
take action quickly.
Barriers to Managing in a
VUCA World
https://www.mindtools.com/asnydwg/managing-in-a-vuca-world

16. How to Manage in a VUCA World
Counter Volatility
With Vision
MANAGING IN A
VUCA WORLD
React to Complexity
With Clarity
Meet Uncertainty With
Understanding
Fight Ambiguity With
Agility
Although VUCA might seem inescapable in certain
industries, you can manage yourself, your team and
your organization to mitigate its effects. You can even
use it to your advantage.
The key to managing in this environment is to break
VUCA down into its component parts, and to identify
volatile, uncertain, complex, or ambiguous situations.
Each type of situation has its own causes and
resolutions, so you should aim to deal with one at a
time.
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17. How to Manage in a VUCA World
Communicate clearly with your people. In
complex situations, clearly expressed
communications help them to understand
your team's or organization's direction.
Accept and embrace change as a constant,
unpredictable feature of your working
environment. Don't resist it.
Promote flexibility, adaptability and agility. Plan
ahead, but build in contingency time and be
prepared to alter your plans as events unfold.
Pause to listen and look around. This can help
you understand and develop new ways of
thinking and acting in response to VUCA's
elements.
REACT TO COMPLEXITY WITH
CLARITY
COUNTER VOLATILITY WITH
VISION
FIGHT AMBIGUITY WITH
AGILITY
MEET UNCERTAINTY WITH
UNDERSTANDING
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18. KEY POINTS
VUCA stands for volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and
ambiguity. It describes the situation of constant, unpredictable
change that is now the norm in certain industries and areas of
the business world.
VUCA demands that you avoid traditional, outdated approaches
to management and leadership, and day-to-day working. These
are usually too sluggish and limited to be effective in a turbulent
environment.
Newer, more agile and pragmatic processes are the key to
managing in the VUCA world. Make vision, understanding,
clarity, and agility your guiding principles to counteract the
threats of VUCA, and to turn them to your advantage.
https://www.mindtools.com/asnydwg/managing-in-a-vuca-world

19. THANK
YOU!
ORGANIZATION AND
MANAGEMENT
MPA 211
JESSICA CHARMAINE C.ORMITA