Do you know what VUCA means? No? Well, not so long ago, I didn’t either, rest assured!

Apparently, as Dan Goleman puts it: “The only certainty about tomorrow’s business reality is that it will be “VUCA”: volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous. As the world changes, so do the abilities leaders will need. Yet there is a specific skill set that will match the demands of such a reality.”

The common usage of the term “VUCA” already began in the 1990s and derives from military vocabulary^. Subsequently, it has turned into a corporate buzzword used in strategic leadership and elsewhere.

One thing is for sure though: leaders need some sort of tools and training to counteract the effects of 24/7 connectivity, multitasking and information overload!

Excellent leadership is not only a win for an organization but also a win for employees and for the community as a whole. As our actions (positive and negative) as a leader affect others, being mindful about how we lead should be the way forward.

According Janice Marturano in her book “Finding the space to lead”, Mindful Leadership is:

1. The ability to connect (to self and others) and also to the community (being able to see the bigger picture and not to get caught up by one single objective)
2. The ability to skillfully initiate or guide change:

• By collaborating and listening
• With open curiosity and with the
• Willingness to live within ambiguity until a decision becomes clear.

Are you ready to embrace the business reality of the 21^st century? Let me know if I can help you develop the skills to simply accept VUCA and take it as an opportunity rather than a threat!

Jenny