Leading in These Uncertain Times of VUCA

In times of uncertainty, effective leadership hinges on inspiring ownership and cultivating trust within teams. This talk delves into strategies to empower individuals to take ownership of their roles, fostering a culture of accountability and initiative. Through transparent communication, genuine support, and consistent actions, leaders can nurture trust and establish a foundation of psychological safety.

Participants will understand how this foundation of trust built in times of "business as usual" equips leaders to navigate turbulent waters with confidence. Trust acts as invaluable currency during uncertain times, enabling leaders to make decisive decisions that prioritize team welfare. Post-crisis, the focus returns to empowering individuals, ensuring sustained engagement and resilience. When tough decisions must be made, leaders can leverage trust to garner team support, fostering cohesion and morale.

Join us to explore practical approaches for inspiring ownership, building trust, and leading effectively through uncertainty. Discover how to create an environment where both leaders and teams thrive amidst challenges, driving sustainable success and growth.

Why you should Attend

In an age rife with fear, uncertainty and doubt (FUD), attending this talk is crucial for anyone looking to enhance their leadership effectiveness. Explore strategies to inspire Ownership and cultivate trust within your team-key elements that can turn apprehension into empowerment. By fostering a culture of accountability and initiative, you can combat the paralysis that often accompanies uncertain situations.

Learn how transparent communication and genuine support establish psychological safety, enabling leaders to navigate turbulent times with confidence. Trust becomes invaluable currency, allowing for decisive decision-making that prioritizes team welfare during crises. Discover practical approaches to maintain engagement and resilience post-crisis, ensuring that when tough decisions arise, you have the team's support to foster cohesion and morale. Join us to develop the skills necessary for leading effectively through uncertainty, transforming challenges into opportunities for sustainable success and growth.

Areas Covered in the Session

Empowering Ownership: Techniques to empower individuals to take initiative and accountability in their roles, fostering a culture of ownership within teams
Cultivating Trust: Strategies to build trust through transparent communication, genuine support, and consistent leadership actions, establishing a foundation of psychological safety
Navigating Uncertainty: Practical insights on how trust enhances leadership effectiveness in turbulent times, enabling leaders to make decisive decisions and prioritize team welfare, while maintaining cohesion and morale

Who Will Benefit

Executives
Managers
Supervisors
Team Leaders

Speaker Profile

Claudio Chiste is the CEO of the Centre for Leadership & Coaching. He has served as the Chairman of Coaches & Mentors of South Africa (Comensa) for the Western Cape, the Comensa Social & Ethics Committee and as President of the Cape Chapter of the Professional Speakers Association of Southern Africa (PSASA). He is a certified Master NLP Practitioner and Master Life Coach.

Claudio’s intrinsic values have influenced his belief in making a difference for the common good, by helping others to adopt a mindset of resilience, and engendering a culture which embraces leadership, regardless of seniority. Claudio is a firm believer that nothing is instant, only instant coffee, results take time. The important thing is to progress, creating non-intimidating micro-goals on a daily basis.

His varied background allows him to have a multi-angled approach, with a background as a leader whilst a combat officer in the South African Navy, and as a specialist banker in London with Investec Bank, during which time he was in charge of an international award-wining business association focused on promoting both business and the next generation, called Shipping Professional Network London (SPNL) serving as chairman for 8 years.

He holds a Master of Science from City St. George's, University of London, a Bachelor of Commerce with Honors from the University of Cape Town, and a Bachelor in Military Science, majoring in Mathematics and Nautical Science from the South African Military Academy. He is currently a PhD candidate at Stellenbosch University, focusing on Leadership.