From the course: Navigating Complexity in Your Organization
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Unpacking uncertainty
From the course: Navigating Complexity in Your Organization
Unpacking uncertainty
- Uncertainty is defined as the state of being uncertain, doubtful, or unpredictable. Think about your organization. Would you describe your current work environment as uncertain? And what does it feel like to do work in an atmosphere full of uncertainty? Well it's challenging to make decisions, it's hard on your team, and it can cause a ton of stress. It's hard to forecast and plan, and if you aren't equipped with tools to address uncertainty, it can cause real trouble at your organization. What I've found in my work with companies is this. In times of uncertainty, you will benefit if you can make three shifts that will provide you with more clarity and understanding, more intel and data on how to handle the instability. The first is to embrace the predictability of uncertainty. One thing you can count on, change. Your work has changed from stable to unstable. Work used to be about fixed departments of people with…
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