Many large organizations are having to cede their market dominance to new disruptive players. Well-oiled organizations are hitting roadblocks due to unanticipated problems that are slowing down operations. VUCA is affecting organizations like never before - impacting schedules, delaying deliverables, and causing cost overruns. Managing projects has become a nightmare with the uncertainties and ambiguities of business, delaying integration of allied activities, making the project a non-starter even before it gets off the ground. In this VUCA world, it is imperative to confront the volatile, embrace the unknown, conquer the complex, and understand the ambiguous to be able to predict what lies ahead.

This book helps managers master the art of dealing with VUCA by providing relatable experiences from the armed forces and advocating the use of RACE methodology. The book suggests disruptive tools and methods, and advises managers on the leadership traits needed for successfully completing projects by cutting losses and preventing chaos. It is a must-read for all managers involved in operations, supply chain, logistics, and production and manufacturing portfolios. Ex-army personnel who are starting a second career in the corporate/private sector will also greatly benefit from reading this book.

Includes bibliographical references.

Foreword / by Tapan Misra -- Acknowledgments -- Introduction -- Strength of character and leadership -- Countering VUCA with disruption -- Anticipate VUCA with advance information -- Orientation to avoid VUCA -- Strategic planning for a VUCA future -- Tactical planning -- Operational planning to prevent VUCA -- Execution in VUCA conditions -- Monitoring and control -- The hybrid leader -- Closing of the project -- Technology to help in countering VUCA -- Bibliography.