NewManaging change in a VUCA World

Managing change is both necessary for organisations to be effective but can also be challenging for employees. The term VUCA does a great job of describing the current world, as we face a Volatile and Uncertain landscape with situations that are Complex and Ambiguous.

VUCA was originally used to describe the way the world changed dramatically around the beginning of the twenty-first century. The financial crisis, covid lockdowns and changes in how we work are just some examples of how VUCA resonates with our daily lives.

Key Training Features:

  •  Explore what VUCA is and why it’s important in the context of the world of work. 
  •  Understand its key challenges and how to minimise its impact
  •  Learn aspects of the Neuroscience of VUCA’s impact on the brain
  •  Recognise how we overcome the threats and use the opportunities of VUCA by understanding mindset
  •  Explore the concept of Learning Agility to use it when faced with VUCA

Who can Attend:

  • Managers and team leaders
  • HR professionals
  • Change management practitioners
  • Anyone interested in learning how to manage change in a VUCA world

Pre- Requisites:

  • Basic understanding of management principles
  • No prior experience in change management required

Learning Outcomes:

  • Understand the concept of VUCA and its relevance in today's world
  • Develop clear vision and goals to manage volatile situations
  • Utilise changes to achieve goals
  • Communicate effectively in complex situations
  • Adapt to potential changes with agile approaches
  • Apply learned concepts through practical activities

Summary

Duration

10:00 - 16:00

Price

£595 + VAT

Location

Civil Service College, Westminster, London

Dates

Virtual 18 February 2025 Book6

Lead Trainer

Mel Owers

Mel Owers

Mel holds extensive expertise in Leadership, Management & Interpersonal Skills Training, which has been underpinned by his professional knowledge and practical experience.

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Mel Owers

Mel Owers

Mel had an outstanding career in the UK Civil Service up until 2011 and held roles such as HR and Organisational Development Manager. He is now a Self-Employed Freelance Independent Consultant, Management Trainer, Assessor and Business Coach. He is a qualified HR Professional of over twenty years with a wide range of both strategic and operational business experience. He is an outstanding trainer who has extensive expertise in Leadership, Management & Interpersonal Skills Training used with a wide range of leaders.

Mel is an excellent communicator, who makes training participative and engaging. He is a Chartered Fellow of the CIPD and has the Certificate in the Psychology of Management. Mel is qualified in Coaching and Psychometrics and frequently uses them as part of leadership development. In 2012, he became a CIPD Experience Assessor and has since assessed a range of HR Directors. In 2015, he led the assessment of a large organisation’s HR function in the UAE. Due to his business credibility, he was also asked to speak at a Leadership Conference about Emotional Intelligence alongside Nick Clegg, MP.

Training, education and qualifications

  • Psychometric Ability Testing & Personality Assessment (MBTi, OPQ, 16PF and EQ-i 2.0)
  • Chartered Fellow CIPD
  • Prince 2 Project Management
  • Business Coaching 
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