VUCA, or volatility, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity, can be traced to the mid-1980s. Most accounts attribute it to the American military, but it certainly can apply to almost any situation ...

Is VUCA yet another acronym in the jargon of managers who are always fond of anglicisms? Beyond the fashion effect that these four letters generate, the "VUCA world " highlights the difficulty of ...

The Greek philosopher Empedocles introduced the concept called the “Paradox of Perfection.” Instead of viewing perfection as a static, unchanging ideal, he suggested, what’s more impressive is the ...

Expertise from Forbes Councils members, operated under license. Opinions expressed are those of the author. VUCA, like all good acronyms, was coined by the U.S. military, and stands for volatility, ...

In the legal industry, volatility, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity (VUCA) (originally a military concept) have reshaped how law firms operate, requiring legal administrators to adapt to a ...

The acceleration of technological innovation alone has left many of today’s leaders across all industries feeling ill-equipped to keep their organizations afloat. Other factors – automation, ...

We are living in an age of exponentially, accelerating compounding change that bombards us everyday with volatility, uncertainty, complexity, ambiguity, fear, anxiety and distrust. And there is a name ...

Two current acronyms, FOMO (fear of missing out) and VUCA (volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity) will help define post-pandemic American society for years to come. FOMO will be ...

As banking moves into 2026, the industry is stepping into a world defined by volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity (VUCA). The transformation in 2026 will not be driven by a single force.