Management of Uncertainty - Leadership, Decisions and Action Microcredential

Overview

In this Management of Uncertainty - Leadership, Decisions and Action Microcredential programme from The Open University by FutureLearn you will discover how to make effective decisions when faced with radical uncertainty.

This microcredential will support you in developing the skills, capabilities and perspectives needed in a world of radical uncertainties.

You’ll develop new ways of engaging with radical uncertainties, think critically about how uncertainties are distributed in societies and organisations, develop greater resilience in the face of radical uncertainty and unexpected events, and grow your own capacity for leadership and action.

Enhance your problem-solving skills and find opportunity in business uncertainty

Brexit, climate change, COVID-19, social and political change, terrorism, disruptive technologies and shifts in geopolitical power are just a few of the sources of radical uncertainty organisations around the world are facing. There is increasing awareness that agility and innovation in the face of uncertainty and the unexpected are vital capabilities.

Learn how to make effective decisions using real-world examples

This microcredential will provide you with the insights to lead, make timely decisions, and take effective action when faced with issues that arise from radical uncertainty.

You’ll benefit from the expertise and insights of both academic experts and senior leaders from multiple disciplines and sectors, as well as major research network, Challenging Radical Uncertainty in Science, Society and the Environment (CRUISSE).

What skills will you learn?

• Critical analysis

• Perspective taking

• Personal resilience

• Engaging with uncomfortable knowledge

• Tolerance of ambiguity and ambivalence

• Ethical awareness

• Leadership

• Influencing

• Management

• Planning for uncertainty

• Decision making

• Strategic thinking