VUCA

VUCA  stands for Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity and Ambiguity.

The VUCA framework is a reminder to consider how to lead and adapt to the challenges of living in a volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous world.

In his book Leaders Make the Future , futurist Bob Johansen provides counterpoints to each that leaders can use:

• Volatility yields to Vision
• Uncertainty yields to Understanding
• Complexity yields to Clarity
• Ambiguity yields to Agility

We live in a VUCA world, but we can handle it.

The VUCA framework originated in the US Army War College .

VUCA is an acronym, as opposed to an initialism. Also see OODA Loop.