Outsmarting VUCA

DON GILMAN, executive director of the Institute for the Advancement of Critical Thinking, is an author, seasoned consultant to senior management, and highly sought-after speaker and trainer. Don’s career spans over eight years in the aerospace industry as a rocket scientist for the Titan IV missile, including acting as mission manager for many classified missions. Don also spent over eight years in the automotive industry, leading the North American and European Business Unit for a privately held company that was eventually acquired by Robert Bosch GmbH. Don holds a BA in engineering physics, a BS in nuclear engineering, an MS in engineering management, and a doctorate in organization change.

INTRODUCTION What Is Outsmarting VUCA, and Why Is It Important? Common Errors in Thinking Common Patterns of Weak Arguments Outsmarting VUCA Solo: The Process for Ensuring Top-Quality Decisions Tools for Groups/Teams to Improve Your Collective Ability to Outsmart VUCA Action Plan/Gauging Results