Managing Uncertainty Through the Practice of Adaptive Leadership-Managing Uncertainty Through the Practice of Adaptive Leadership

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The video is a recorded webinar titled "Managing Uncertainty through the Practice of Adaptive Leadership" presented by Lauren Villanueva, the Assistant Vice President of Alumni Relations and Executive Director of the Alumni Board of Governors at Drexel University. <br /><br />Lauren shares her background in change management and organizational development, which she gained through her experience in leading programs and teams. She discusses the concepts of adaptive and technical challenges and highlights the importance of adaptive leadership in managing complex change. <br /><br />She explains the key steps associated with an adaptive approach to managing change, including identifying the problem, assembling a team, designing interventions, managing stress, evaluating and refining interventions, and celebrating success. She emphasizes the need for continuous learning and the development of an adaptive culture within organizations. <br /><br />Lauren also discusses the challenges associated with adaptive leadership, such as the need to let go of established practices and the resistance that may arise within an organization. She concludes by emphasizing the importance of building an adaptive culture and developing adaptive leadership skills to effectively manage change and maintain a competitive advantage. <br /><br />The video is produced by the Council for Advancement and Support of Education and is copyrighted in 2021.

Keywords

Adaptive Leadership

Change Management

Complex Change

Adaptive Culture

Continuous Learning

Managing Uncertainty

Competitive Advantage