The document discusses managing in a VUCA (volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous) world. It defines the characteristics of a VUCA world as having high volatility, uncertainty with many decision factors, complexity with no right answers, and ambiguity about the future. It recommends developing vision, understanding, agility, and clarity (VUCA Prime) to cope in a VUCA world by creating a vision, understanding values, seeking clarity, and practicing adaptability. The conclusion states that both large and small organizations must develop agility and responsiveness to navigate today's VUCA landscape.

1. MANAGING IN A
VUCA WORLD
SUBJECT:
BUSINESS COMMUNICATION
SECTION:
MBA(HM)
GROUP 1
MEMBERS:
• AREEBA KHAN
• RICHA PATHAK
• REENA PAUL

2. 2 December 2017 GROUP 1, MBA HM, BC
Today's World is a VUCA World
• We are moving from a
world of problems to a
world of dilemmas.
• Problems demand speed,
analysis and elimination of
uncertainty to solve.
• While dilemmas, demand
patience, sense making and
an engagement with
uncertainty.
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3. 2 December 2017 GROUP 1, MBA HM, BC
VOLATILITY
UNCERTAINITY
COMPLEXITY
AMBIGUITY
Increasing rate of
change.
VUCA
Multiplicity of
decision factors.
There may be
no “right
answer”
Less clarity
about the
future.
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4. 2 December 2017 GROUP 1, MBA HM, BC
How to cope up in a VUCA world?
FORECAST PLAN
CONTROL ORGANIZE
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5. 2 December 2017 GROUP 1, MBA HM, BC
VUCA Prime
AMBIGUITYCOMPLEXITYUNCERTAINITYVOLATILITY
VISION UNDERSTANDING AGILITYCLARITY
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6. 2 December 2017 GROUP 1, MBA HM, BC
VUCA PRIME CONTINUED…
• Create a vision and “make sense of the world.
• Understand one’s own and others’ values and
intentions.
• Seek clarity regarding yourself and seek sustainable
relationships and solutions.
• Practice agility, adaptability and buoyancy.
• Develop and engage social networks.
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7. 2 December 2017 GROUP 1, MBA HM, BC
CONCLUSION
• Whether it be with multi-national companies,SME’s
governments, public sector organization or not for
profits they all focus on methods to mitigate with
today’s VUCA world.
• There is a need to develop agility, dynamism and
responsiveness to navigate through the VUCA
landscape.
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8. 2 December 2017 GROUP 1, MBA HM, BC
References
• www.slideshare.net
• www.thunderbird.com
• www.ttmassociates.com
• www.hbr.org
• www.qaspire.com
• www.didiworld.com
• www.thindifference.com
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