It takes confidence to lead during times of chaos
Todd Ordal //June 5, 2020//
It takes confidence to lead during times of chaos
Todd Ordal //June 5, 2020//
A friend mentioned that thoughts I shared recently about leading in a time of uncertainty were consistent with “Cynefin” (unless you’re from Wales, you likely can’t pronounce that correctly) — a decision-making framework developed by David Snowden at IBM years ago. I’d never heard of it but am now a fan.
I wanted to wrap up my thoughts on leading during COVID-19 and move on, but I also encourage you to look for further information on Snowden’s methodology. This Harvard Business Review article defines it well: “A Leader’s Framework for Decision Making.”
Most CEOs I’ve talked with have struggled with (and some effectively worked through) the transition from a controlled, manageable business environment to sudden chaos. Although we’re certainly not done with this pandemic, I believe we have to move from chaos to confidence as best we can. However, the guidelines for leading during chaos are still in play; below are the five I find most effective.
Someday you can move your business back to a more predictable state that may respond well to your pre-pandemic skill set. But until then, think about these five guidelines and recognize that your past success and skills may have little to do with success today. What do you need to change?