We are living in a VUCATS world – one that is volatile, uncertain, complex, ambiguous, technological, and speedy. Our organizations cannot operate the same way as they always have in a different environment and still expect the same (or better) results. Successful organizations are embracing the new environment and proactively up-skilling their teams to make the most of an exciting future.
Course ID: VUCATSBUNDLE
VUCATS (Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, Ambiguous, Technological, and Speedy) – 7 Course Series
Learning Objectives
- Various; see linked titles under “Major Topics” for learning objectives by course
Major Topics
The VUCATS Series contains the following modules:
- VUCATS: Supporting Employees in Uncertain Times
- Our teams are exhausted from COVID and fearful of what the future may hold. To attract and retain the best and brightest, to maintain and maximize productivity leaders must increase their emotional intelligence and provide resources to help employees survive and thrive in turbulent times. This session will provide tips and techniques for addressing stress and burnout.
- VUCATS: Risk Management in Uncertain Times
- Risk management is never more powerful than in a VUCATS world. It’s not a matter of if there will be a next event, the question is really, “How ready are we for the next event?” Survival depends on prioritizing time to evaluate the future issues that could put us out of business and create plans to successfully deal with those situations. This session will outline a simple risk management process to help identify the next big issues and how to put together a response strategy.
- VUCATS: Digital Disruption of Finance
- Welcome to the fast future where digital technologies are already transforming the accounting profession. From Big Data to RPA and AI these new trends provide opportunities for smart finance professionals to have a bigger impact on their organizations. Now is the perfect time to explore the options, identify quick wins, and stay competitive! This session will identify the various emerging technologies and their real-world application.
- VUCATS: Planning for Cyber-Disruption
- Cybercrime seems to be part of every major headline. Can you identify the most common threats? Would your team know how to recognize an attack? What safeguards can you put in place to protect your organization for when it happens to you? This session will provide a high-level view of the key issues you have to be aware of and the steps you can take to protect your organization.
- VUCATS: Decision-making in Uncertain Times
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- Uncertainty and ambiguity make it even more difficult to make decisions. And then there is the fear of getting it wrong. But very rarely is no decision better than any decision. Learn techniques to make better decisions, become more comfortable with uncertainty, overcome bias, and use mistakes to inform the future.
- VUCATS: Developing Resilience and Agility
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- With ever-present change, resilience is a necessary tool. Resilience gives us the strength to process and power through adversity, recover from hardships, maintain a positive attitude, and keep our creativity. This session will dive into strategies for leaders and employees.
- VUCATS: Managing Successful Change
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- How many change initiatives have failed? Successful change requires laying the groundwork – why change, why now, and what’s in it for me. This session will provide a framework for the successful implementation of any change initiative.
Advanced Preparations
None
Who Should Attend
Professionals wanting to better their skill set