I’ve gotten a few emails from people asking what VUCA is. Since it’s in my headline, I figure it’s a good idea to add some clarity.
In short, it is a military term that originated in the 90’s and stands for environments which are Volatile, Uncertain, Complex and Ambiguous.
Here’s a quick post in wikipedia about it:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Volatility,_uncertainty,_complexity_and_ambiguity
We can all agree that no matter what sector or industry we work in, volatility, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity are the new norm and whether we are on the frontline in a warehouse or sitting at the helm of an international organization, knowing how to operate in these new conditions is critical to our success.