Organizations are increasingly required to deal with uncertainty in our volatile, uncertain, chaotic, and ambiguous (VUCA) world (Hughes, Dinwoodie, & Beatty, 2014: 2014). It has become evident that innovation and change is the only way that an organization can have enduring long-term performance. Innovation is the introduction of something new or an improved way of …
Thanks Chris for your post about James Gordon Gilkey’s excerpt in Light from Many Lamps. I really related to the beginning when you posed the most commonly used phrases in modern society of “How are you?” and “I’m so busy!” As of late, I do not like telling people I am busy. I used to […]
Unit 9 – Learning Activity 2 As we move into the future, people and organizations are becoming more reliant on technology. We are spending less time playing in physical space, and more time in virtual space because “nano is faster, stronger and thriftier than physical space” (Smart, 2015). Considering these changes, and to stay relevant, … Continue reading Unit 9 – Learning Activity 2
My work is in the graphic arts industry, so I am knowledgeable about both the Canadian and American postal systems. The US system loses large amounts of money each year. Yes, I will acknowledge that both systems generate the bulk of their revenue from parcel delivery but it was largely handed to them. You could …
Hi Monica, I would definitely agree with you that “living in the moment” has some limits, especially for a leader who is expected to plan ahead for followers. Great leaders are frequently known for their presence and being in the moment. For this post, I will examine the CEO and Managing Directors of McKinsey & …
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Principal Morrow asked the question, “How often or in what way do you take time to retreat?” In response to his question, I admittedly do not take the time out of my busy schedule for a retreat to refresh my mind. The word “retreat” in Latin means, “to pull back” (LaMuse, n.d.). Retreating and gaining …
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Overview Foresight is an essential principle in transformation servant leadership and a direct factor in a leader’s ability to lead organizational success. It is comprised of four concepts which include: foreseeing the unforeseeable, using the art of discernment, moving with… Continue Reading →
In an increasingly complex world, the less often organizations have to confront sudden and unexpected changes, the better off they are. However, as one of life’s great truths, change will happen; therefore, organizations that invest in the development and integration of foresight as a means to competently adapt and respond to environmental uncertainty, the less …
I found the writing insightful, primarily around the idea of Walmart Scan and Go. I saw the implementation and heard the comments, but also saw the exit of the device. It was mentioned by B121 in her post that, “Walmart has ended their Scan and Go app …
From a technological viewpoint, our culture is changing at the speed of light. We are therefore required to keep abreast of the changes in order to keep our lives and business afloat. The technological pace is also increasing with the development of sm…