Dynamic leadership in unstable and unpredictable environments
by Dag Von Lubitz, Nilmini Wickramasinghe
International Journal of Management and Enterprise Development (IJMED), Vol. 3, No. 4, 2006

Abstract: Effective leadership requires the combination of highly developed cognitive skills, a broad-base of knowledge and the prudent application of both to a given situation. In unstable and unpredictable environments, leaders are forced to be decisive, making decisions that have far-reaching consequences. However, they neither have the luxury of time nor complete information to facilitate rapid decision-making. This paper discusses how it is possible for a leader to be both prepared and ready for operating in complex environments with success through the application of Boyd's OODA loop and consequent OODA thinking.

Online publication date: Thu, 23-Feb-2006

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