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Leading through VUCA (Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity & Ambiguity)

An Interactive 5-Day Training Course

Leading through VUCA (Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity & Ambiguity)

The New Leadership Model for Leading in a Rapidly Changing World

NASBA
Classroom Schedule
Date Venue Fees
09 - 13 Feb 2026 Kigali $ 5,950
23 - 27 Mar 2026 Dubai $ 5,950
27 Apr - 01 May 2026 London $ 5,950
17 - 21 Aug 2026 Dubai $ 5,950
28 Sep - 02 Oct 2026 Lisbon $ 5,950
19 - 23 Oct 2026 Dubai $ 5,950
16 - 20 Nov 2026 London $ 5,950
28 Dec - 01 Jan 2027 Casablanca $ 5,950
04 - 08 Jan 2027 London $ 5,950
18 - 22 Jan 2027 Dubai $ 5,950
15 - 19 Mar 2027 Kigali $ 5,950
22 - 26 Mar 2027 Dubai $ 5,950
Online Schedule
Date Venue Fees
27 Apr - 01 May 2026 Online $ 3,950
16 - 20 Nov 2026 Online $ 3,950

This course is also available as a CPD certified training course under the title: Professional Certificate in Leading through VUCA (Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity & Ambiguity)

Course Summary

In today’s fast-paced and unpredictable environment, leaders must be prepared to guide their teams through volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity with confidence and clarity. The Leading through VUCA (Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity & Ambiguity) training course provides professionals with the skills, techniques, and behavioural principles required to lead people and organisations effectively in a VUCA world. Participants will learn how to turn challenges associated with rapid change into opportunities for strategic vision, understanding, clarity, and organisational agility. This training emphasises self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and adaptive leadership approaches to foster resilience and performance in dynamic contexts.

Throughout the five-day course, participants explore core leadership behaviours that support improved decision-making, team motivation, and organisational alignment. The course equips leaders to recognise and respond proactively to VUCA conditions — converting volatility into vision, uncertainty into understanding, complexity into clarity, and ambiguity into agility. By strengthening leadership capabilities and people-centred strategies, the Leading through VUCA training course prepares professionals to navigate disruption, build trust, and sustain high performance within their organisations.

Skills & Competencies

From this Leading through VUCA (Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity & Ambiguity) training course, participants will develop the following key skills and competencies:

  • VUCA leadership adaptability
  • Emotional intelligence under pressure
  • Strategic decision-making
  • Team motivation and alignment
  • Complexity simplification capability
  • Agility in organisational response

Key Learning Outcomes

At the end of Leading through VUCA (Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity & Ambiguity) training course, you will learn to:

  • Understand the impact of VUCA on modern leadership styles.
  • Analyse and apply VUCA principles to leadership challenges.
  • Use powerful techniques to lead through change and uncertainty.
  • Increase self-awareness and emotional intelligence in leadership.
  • Motivate and inspire individuals to reach their full potential.

How You Will Learn

Participants will engage with highly interactive and practical content tailored to VUCA leadership development. Through real-world scenarios, targeted exercises, contextual examples, and facilitated discussions, learners strengthen their ability to navigate complexity and support teams through change. The emphasis will be on applied techniques that reinforce adaptive leadership, emotional intelligence, and clarity of purpose in unpredictable environments.

Who should Attend?

This training course is designed for leaders and managers responsible for guiding teams and driving performance in dynamic organisational contexts.

This Leading through VUCA (Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity & Ambiguity) training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:

  • Directors
  • Senior Managers
  • Middle Managers
  • Identified talent, high potentials and future leaders
Course Outline
Day 1

VUCA : Leadership in the Modern World

This day introduces the VUCA concept and its implications for leadership today. Participants explore how traditional leadership approaches compare to adaptive leadership behaviours needed in a VUCA world. The topics covered will include:

  • Defining VUCA in the modern world: the “New Norm”
  • Understanding leadership
  • Traditional leadership styles vs. VUCA leadership
  • Emotional intelligence and the self-aware VUCA leader
  • Leading through change: Key principles needed for VUCA
  • Managing expectations: Gen Y and Gen Z
Day 2

VUCA : From Volatility to Vision

This day focuses on managing volatility by building vision and trust during times of rapid change. Participants examine how leaders can influence positive outlooks during instability. The topics covered will include  

  • Defining ‘Volatility’ in the VUCA framework
  • Impact of volatility in the team and organisation
  • Providing effective leadership in time of volatility
  • Building rapport and developing trust
  • Turning volatility to vision
  • Leading people to the powerful vision
Day 3

VUCA : From Uncertainty to Understanding

This day explores how to address uncertainty through communication and mentoring. Participants learn techniques that build clarity and understanding within teams. The topics covered will include:  

  • Factors effecting uncertainty
  • Understand your team and organisation dynamics
  • Key communication principles to gain understanding
  • Coaching and mentoring to combat and control uncertainty
  • Leading understanding in the workplace
Day 4

VUCA : From Complexity to Clarity

This day emphasises simplifying complexity and providing clear direction. Participants explore problem-solving and decision-making approaches that enhance clarity for teams. The topics covered will include:   

  • Why so complex?
  • Check and clarify: The keys to gain clarity
  • Using RACI to define roles and responsibilities
  • Creative thinking to gain clarity
  • Problem solving and decision-making methods to aid clarity
  • Communicating clarity to your people
Day 5

VUCA : From Ambiguity to Agility

This day focuses on transforming ambiguity into organisational agility. Participants explore techniques that support adaptive team leadership and rapid responsiveness. The topics covered will include:   

  • Defining ambiguity vs. agility in VUCA
  • Using AGILE & Kaizen to lead and manage
  • Developing an agile team: Empowerment
  • Building organisation agility: The agile leader
  • Summary
  • Next steps
Certificates
  • On successful completion of this training course, GLOMACS Certificate will be awarded to the delegates.
  • Continuing Professional Education credits (CPE): In accordance with the standards of the National Registry of CPE Sponsors, one CPE credit is granted per 50 minutes of attendance.
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Customisation & In-House Delivery

Delivering this training course in-house enables organisations to align VUCA leadership principles with internal strategies and real business challenges. Customisation ensures that adaptive leadership development is directly connected to organisational priorities, enabling leaders to build resilience, strengthen decision-making, and support teams effectively throughout change.

Why Choose Saudi GLOMACS?

Saudi GLOMACS is the official Saudi Arabian division of GLOMACS International (glomacs.com), delivering internationally recognised training courses both within Saudi Arabia and across international locations. Our training courses are aligned with the highest professional and institutional standards, supported by a strong understanding of the professional landscape in Saudi Arabia and access to global expertise.

Saudi GLOMACS enables professionals and organisations to strengthen leadership, capability, and long-term excellence through consistently high-quality learning experiences.

Official Saudi Presence

Official Saudi Arabian division of GLOMACS with established global credibility.

International Benchmarks

Internationally benchmarked training courses aligned with professional best practices.

Trusted Across Sectors

Trusted by professionals and institutions across public and private sectors.

Flexible Delivery

Training courses delivered within Saudi Arabia and across international locations.

Additional Benefits of this course for Organisations and Professionals in Saudi Arabia

Organisations & Professionals in KSA will have the following additional benefits from this Leading through VUCA training course:

  • Stronger ability to lead through disruption
  • Enhanced leader resilience and confidence
  • Greater alignment of team performance in change
  • Improved communication and trust-building
  • Strengthened strategic decision-making
  • Sustainable leadership capability for future challenges
What Our Clients Say

I enjoyed this course and learned more techniques to sharpen my  leadership skills. I recommend this course for experienced and new managers alike.

- Hassan Usman
Frequently Asked Question

No. Saudi GLOMACS delivers courses in Saudi Arabia and internationally, including delivery across Europe and Asia. This allows organisations and professionals to access training both locally and abroad.

No. While governance and leadership are part of the portfolio, Saudi GLOMACS delivers training across the entire business and professional lifecycle, including administrative, technical, legal, regulatory, and sector-specific training.

No. Our training courses are delivered globally through international locations and online platforms, enabling participants from Saudi Arabia and around the world to learn together. This global delivery approach ensures exposure to diverse perspectives, international best practices, and cross-cultural insights while maintaining strong relevance to regional and organisational needs.

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Yes. Saudi GLOMACS designs and delivers bespoke in-house training tailored to organisational objectives, sector requirements, and workforce needs. Training can be delivered in Saudi Arabia or internationally, depending on requirements.

Yes, in-house and customised strategy training courses are available to support organisations seeking tailored strategic capability development. These courses can be aligned with your industry context, organisational challenges, and long-term strategic objectives.

For further details or to discuss customisation requirements, you may call or WhatsApp +966 (54) 286 8546 or email [email protected] . You can also submit a detailed enquiry through our in-house training page at: https://sa.glomacs.com/in-house-seminars

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Courses delivered in Saudi Arabia are adapted to reflect local regulatory frameworks, organisational structures, sector conditions, and professional expectations. This ensures training is relevant, practical, and aligned with Saudi workplace realities.

GLOMACS has been delivering professional training for over thirty years, with courses delivered across Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and other international markets.

Saudi GLOMACS combines three decades of global training experience with a clear focus on Saudi market relevance. This allows it to deliver training that is both internationally credible and locally applicable, across a broader range of disciplines than niche or single-focus providers.

Saudi GLOMACS is a Saudi-based professional training provider delivering courses tailored to the Saudi market and applicable internationally. It operates within the global GLOMACS framework and draws on more than three decades of international training experience.

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