VUCA world under control Training Course
VUCA is an acronym derived from the English words Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, and Ambiguity, representing change, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity respectively.
Change is inherent in our functioning and affects all areas of life. The key element lies in skillfully managing change and leveraging the information it generates to overcome personal limitations, build resilience, and regain control over what we can realistically influence.
The proposed scope of this development project includes presenting tools and practices of modern management covering topics such as systems thinking, motivation, implementing change, organizational transformation, change management, and communication.
This course is available as onsite live training in Uzbekistan or online live training.Course Outline
- What is modern management.
- Understanding change and how to work with this process.
- TOC - Theory of Constraints in practice.
- How to build motivation among employees.
- How to overcome psychological fears of change.
- How we can influence organizational culture.
- Ways to develop employee competencies.
- How to improve team collaboration.
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Testimonials (4)
Meeting efficiency is something that's fairly "basic", but not thought about a lot and with really large implications on people/company time. Understanding these best practices and keeping them top-of-mind will be of immediate help.
Dan Moffatt - Chris Courtemanche
Course - Personal Efficiency and Managing Meetings
Provided and explained very clearly a lot of foundational concepts, which fit well with the team's level of learning. The exercises were very engaging and I believe my team were comfortable and participated very well. Coordinating with the trainer as well was very seamless.
Christlan Tolentino - Canadian Blood Services
Course - Critical Thinking
the exercises and the way the trainer was explaining
Sorana Haiduc - Ness
Course - Stress Management and Prevention
1. Methodology 2. Its structure and usability 3. Real, practical examples and excercises
Maksim Veremeenko - Grupa OLX
Course - Mindfulness for Business Professionals
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