Are You Ready?
Are You Ready?
We live in a VUCA world. What does VUCA stand for? Volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous. Although the COVID-19 pandemic is the most recognizable manifestation of this VUCA world, we have been immersed in this context for decades—9/11, the war on terror, the recession of 2008, globalization of trade, racial inequity, protests, riots, and mass shootings. Add to this the natural impact of tornadoes, hurricanes, and wildfires. We face volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous situations on a regular basis.
How does a leader respond in volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous times? What are the skills and abilities needed to lead churches and other organizations? In this e-book, Ircel Harrison, Pinnacle’s coaching coordinator, suggests practical ways to be an effective leader in such times. The content challenges the reader to self-evaluation and personal reflection as well as application.
Ircel Harrison is Coaching Coordinator for Pinnacle Leadership Associates (Columbia, SC) and Supplemental Faculty in Contextualization at Central Baptist Theological Seminary (Shawnee, KS). Ircel is an ACC certified coach with the International Coach Federation. He is Pinnacle’s leader for Summit Coach Training. He and his wife, Rita, live in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
Are You Ready?
We live in a VUCA world. What does VUCA stand for? Volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous. Although the COVID-19 pandemic is the most recognizable manifestation of this VUCA world, we have been immersed in this context for decades—9/11, the war on terror, the recession of 2008, globalization of trade, racial inequity, protests, riots, and mass shootings. Add to this the natural impact of tornadoes, hurricanes, and wildfires. We face volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous situations on a regular basis.
How does a leader respond in volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous times? What are the skills and abilities needed to lead churches and other organizations? In this e-book, Ircel Harrison, Pinnacle’s coaching coordinator, suggests practical ways to be an effective leader in such times. The content challenges the reader to self-evaluation and personal reflection as well as application.
Ircel Harrison is Coaching Coordinator for Pinnacle Leadership Associates (Columbia, SC) and Supplemental Faculty in Contextualization at Central Baptist Theological Seminary (Shawnee, KS). Ircel is an ACC certified coach with the International Coach Federation. He is Pinnacle’s leader for Summit Coach Training. He and his wife, Rita, live in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
Are You Ready?
We live in a VUCA world. What does VUCA stand for? Volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous. Although the COVID-19 pandemic is the most recognizable manifestation of this VUCA world, we have been immersed in this context for decades—9/11, the war on terror, the recession of 2008, globalization of trade, racial inequity, protests, riots, and mass shootings. Add to this the natural impact of tornadoes, hurricanes, and wildfires. We face volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous situations on a regular basis.
How does a leader respond in volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous times? What are the skills and abilities needed to lead churches and other organizations? In this e-book, Ircel Harrison, Pinnacle’s coaching coordinator, suggests practical ways to be an effective leader in such times. The content challenges the reader to self-evaluation and personal reflection as well as application.
Ircel Harrison is Coaching Coordinator for Pinnacle Leadership Associates (Columbia, SC) and Supplemental Faculty in Contextualization at Central Baptist Theological Seminary (Shawnee, KS). Ircel is an ACC certified coach with the International Coach Federation. He is Pinnacle’s leader for Summit Coach Training. He and his wife, Rita, live in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction
The Antidote to VUCA
Leadership Opportunities in This VUCA Moment
What Are We Learning in a VUCA World?
Embracing Change in a VUCA World
Key Principles: A Framework for Action
Conclusion
Appendix: A Personal Assessment for Leadership in a VUCA World