Navigating the VUCA World Archives | The Inclusion Solution

Navigating the VUCA World: Living with VUCA

by Mary-Frances Winters | Aug 4, 2022 | 0

For the past six months we have explored what it means to live and work in a VUCA (Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, Ambiguous) world, especially from the perspective of diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice (DEIJ). Posts have illuminated VUCA from an intrapersonal, interpersonal, and systems perspective. We have explored the impact of the unrelenting pandemic, political polarization, the passage of extreme legislation that diminishes our human and civil rights, and a new hybrid work environment, among other topics.

Navigating the VUCA World with Thoughtful Media Consumption

by Leigh Morrison | Jul 28, 2022 | 0

Divesting from the idea of media outlets as neutral or beyond reproach is a step I hope more people everywhere can take as we work together to find a path forward in our complex and volatile world. I encourage you to consider what perspectives you may not be exposed to in your current media consumption, and actively work to change that. I can all-but guarantee you will be surprised what a difference it makes.

Navigating the VUCA World: Authentic Allyship. Where Do You Stand?

by Aisha DeBerry | Jul 21, 2022 | 0

This world, nation, and our respective states have unfortunately missed the mark on humanity. We have witnessed some extreme human “turbulence” that has moved us into emergency mode and many of our brothers and sisters have suffered an enormous amount of trauma, despair, and heartache with few glimpses of hope. Meanwhile, many who have not experienced this level of trauma personally have asked the question, “What can I do?” or perhaps made the statement, “I am just one person.”

Navigating the VUCA World: Humanizing Our Work, Humanizing Ourselves, Humanizing Our World

by Hannah Sorila | Jul 14, 2022 | 0

While the impact on community (mental) health continues to intensify, burnout has become standard in this VUCA world. Burnout is not an individual issue with individual solutions. Burnout is systemic within the way work is structured – high urgency, heavy workload, prolonged stress, lack of recognition and support, and not enough space for rest, rejuvenation, and connection. We need to reimagine how we work and prioritize self-actualization over self-optimization. Other ways of living and working are possible.

Navigating the VUCA World: Responding to The Great Setback

by Gabrielle Gayagoy Gonzalez | Jul 7, 2022 | 0

If we want to see justice, we must accept that we can’t achieve it alone and must practice standing up for it within our own spheres of influence. In many instances, we may be laying the groundwork so that future generations can continue to build on our work. In my personal life, this has manifested in taking action at my son’s predominantly white school.

Navigating the VUCA World: Overturning Roe v. Wade – The Great Setback

by Mareisha N. Reese | Jun 30, 2022 | 0

On Friday, June 24, 2022, the United States of America set itself back 50 years. In a 5-4 decision, SCOTUS overturned Roe v. Wade, the landmark ruling that established a federal constitutional right to abortion in 1973. I absolutely respect those who oppose abortion and for religious or other reasons would never have one. What I am against is government regulating what a person can choose to do with their body — a government of majority white cisgender men. So, what’s next?

Navigating the VUCA World: Multiracial Identities and the Diverse Book Finder

by Jevan Sandhu | Jun 23, 2022 | 0

Cultural and ethnic group variations have a major impact on children’s social maturity and development. The function of a given child’s heritage in their identity development is affected by their family history, and by their personal understanding of social context and environment. Children and their families need help and training to aid them in acquiring a positive self-concept. To make this possible, we need more access to literature that draws on these unique experiences of multiracial children in their identity developments including challenges, feelings, and their authentic journeys.

Navigating the VUCA World: Peer Support and Counseling Programs

by Mahlik Good | Jun 16, 2022 | 0

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a significant impact on the mental health of many with college students having been identified as “particularly vulnerable” to the impacts of the pandemic. One of the most critical and encompassing barriers for Black students and other minorities is accessing support from therapists who have apparent identity similarities and life experiences. In response to the critical need of addressing the mental health crisis amongst college students, all higher education institutions should implement peer support and peer counseling programs.

Navigating the VUCA World: Lessons from The Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Impact in Post-Apartheid South Africa

by Edwin Cleophas | Jun 9, 2022 | 0

In the aftermath of apartheid, South Africa embarked on a process of creating a “Truth and Reconciliation Commission.” This was a cosmetic procedure that looked like the real deal, but on closer inspection was just a mirage of attempted reconciliation, with half-truths and a lack of transformational power needed to move a nation beyond the hurt and trauma that occurred during the very volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous (VUCA) apartheid.

Navigating the VUCA World: Where You From?

by Tami Jackson | Jun 2, 2022 | 1

So, when I am at the pharmacy, at an interview, checking out at the grocery store, at the doctor’s office, or even presenting materials at work, and another Black person asks me “Where you from?” — what is essentially being said is “You’re safe to be myself around,” “I see you,” and “I can take a break from masking/preforming for the comfort of others for a moment,” and I do not take that trust lightly. I do not play about allowing anyone to shame me into voluntarily giving up such a huge piece of my culture.

Navigating the VUCA World: The Great Resignation and The BIPOC Community

by Kiana K. Dozier | May 26, 2022 | 0

As many companies turn to social media as a form of advocacy against racial injustice in this VUCA world, many BIPOC continue to experience harassment and discrimination within the workplace. How has performative allyship contributed to The Great Resignation, an ongoing mass exit from the workplace including 47 million Americans who have left their jobs voluntarily?

Navigating the VUCA World: Housing Inequality in the Age of Remote Work

by Dr. Antoinette M. Perry, EdD | May 12, 2022 | 0

When it comes to the topic of remote and hybrid work, most of us would readily agree that a movement toward accessibility is burgeoning among employers. However, rarely has the argument for greater remote and hybrid work opportunities intersected with the controversial issue of housing inequities in the United States. How can any worker survive, and then, thrive, in a remote work environment if they are worried about how they are going to pay their rent?

Category: Navigating the VUCA World

Navigating the VUCA World: Living with VUCA

Navigating the VUCA World: Authentic Allyship. Where Do You Stand?

Navigating the VUCA World: Humanizing Our Work, Humanizing Ourselves, Humanizing Our World

Navigating the VUCA World: Responding to The Great Setback

Navigating the VUCA World: Overturning Roe v. Wade – The Great Setback

Navigating the VUCA World: Multiracial Identities and the Diverse Book Finder

Navigating the VUCA World: Peer Support and Counseling Programs

Navigating the VUCA World: Lessons from The Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Impact in Post-Apartheid South Africa

Navigating the VUCA World: Where You From?

Navigating the VUCA World: The Great Resignation and The BIPOC Community

Navigating the VUCA World: Housing Inequality in the Age of Remote Work

Racial Justice at Work: Practical Solutions for Systemic Change

Black Fatigue: How Racism Erodes the Mind, Body, and Spirit

Inclusive Conversations: Fostering Equity, Empathy and Belonging Across Differences

We Can’t Talk About That At Work! (Second Edition)

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