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Leading in Uncertainty - a leadership playbook

Leading in uncertain times can be very challenging. This playbook has a checklist to guide you through these tough times. We have three strategies to help you lead your team. These strategies will help you lead with confidence and clarity, even when the way ahead is unclear.
Jul 31 / Stephenson Mansell Group

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Leading in Uncertainty
A LEADERSHIP PLAYBOOK

Leading in uncertain times can be very challenging. This playbook has a checklist to guide you through these tough times. We have three strategies to help you lead your team. These strategies will help you lead with confidence and clarity, even when the way ahead is unclear.

Start with the human factor

What to be aware of:
  • Crises are crises because they affect people.
  • During times of uncertainty, people will go to fight or flight.
  • Uncertainty is not a linear journey, there are many ups and downs.
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Checklist:
  • Am I aware of the skills and mindsets that I need to demonstrate in this situation?
  • Am I clear on the areas that I control and those that I do not?
  • Do I have the inner and outer resources to ensure self-care for me and my team? 
  • Am I regularly checking in with my team to gauge their emotional well-being?

Maintain a big picture view

What to be aware of:
  • The human brain is programmed to narrow its focus in the face of a threat.
  • Your field of vision becomes restricted to the immediate foreground.
  • Uncertainty can create an adrenaline rush. It’s a sugar high followed by a crash.
  • During uncertainty, we move to the operational comfort zone.
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Checklist:
  • Am I taking a broad holistic view, and do I have a mission that creates a sense of purpose?
  • Have I established the non-negotiables?
  • Am I anticipating what comes next week, next month, and next year?
  • Am I openly sharing what we know about the situation and how it affects our goals and strategy?

Focus on leading not controlling

What to be aware of:
  • The trap for leaders in uncertain times is trying to control everything.
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Checklist:
  • Have I established clear guiding values and principles that help me delegate effectively?
  • Have I enabled a nimble, responsive decision-making process?
  • Have I enabled clear and simple communication channels in these uncertain times?
  • Am I empowering my team by encouraging autonomy rather than micromanaging?
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