Leading Through Uncertainty
This is a practical session for leaders who have to lead when nobody can say what's coming next. Their markets, technology, funding or organisation could shift in several directions, and their people still look to them for answers. They work on a real area of uncertainty from their own work throughout, and leave with a picture of several possible futures, one move to make now, and the words for their next conversation about the unknown.
What You'll Achieve with the Leading Through Uncertainty Workshop
Real outcomes that transform your team
Leaders leave with actionable strategies for navigating uncertainty in their roles.
Participants gain tools to foster trust through honest communication about the unknown.
When to Use the Leading Through Uncertainty Workshop
Perfect for these situations and team challenges
When leaders face significant industry changes and need to guide their teams effectively.
For L&D teams developing programs aimed at enhancing foresight among experienced leaders.
How the Leading Through Uncertainty Workshop Works
A step-by-step breakdown of the workshop process
1Step 1: Check-in and two ideas
Leaders share experiences of uncertainty in leadership and discuss the importance of acknowledging what they don't know. This sets the stage for the session's core ideas.
2Step 2: Look further ahead with Three Horizons
Participants identify trends in their work areas using the Three Horizons model to separate what is fading, emerging, and in between.
3Step 3: Picture several futures
Leaders develop four possible future scenarios based on critical uncertainties, identifying strategic moves that can be applied across all scenarios.
4Step 4: Hold the tension with Wicked Questions
Participants create wicked questions that encapsulate the opposing pressures they face, enabling them to hold both truths without forcing a choice.
Key Topics Covered in the Leading Through Uncertainty Workshop
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