My overall experience in this course was positive as I certainly
learned about several topic, I had no previous experience with. One
aspect that I enjoyed about this course was the discussion boards
which provided me with valuable insight into other student's
opinions on certain topics and views. These are definitely more
valuable than I had originally thought and will be taking these into
account as I progress throughout the program. This semester was
challenging for me both content and personal wise. The content was
both challenging and rewarding to learn and apply to my real-world
situations. VUCA has shown me that you have to be agile as you
never know what the future may bring. It is nearly impossible to
predict any of the future problems that you might face and need to
ready to move in another direction in a moment's notice. This is one
thing I have notices that my company does well even before learning
about this in the coursework. The fourth industrial revolution in my
opinion has increased the need for organizations to be aware of
VUCA. Computers have only increased the rate at which technology
changes. In my own experience we can look to last few weeks, when
the Log4j security vulnerability was discovered. This is a huge event
in the Cybersecurity world and required almost all organizations to
recognize the problem and fix as soon as possible. As a leader,
uncertainty is something that leaders need to keep in mind. Being
able to adapt and communicate what needs to change will become
an important skill for the leadership in the company. While I do not
yet lead anyone in my organization, I look forward to the opportunity
and believe the topics and skills gained during this course will be
extremely valuable to my success as a leader.
