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Leading with VUCA for Global Emergencies

An Interactive 5-Day Training Course

Leading with VUCA for Global Emergencies

Rapid and Agile Leadership through Crisis Situations

NASBA
Classroom Schedule
Date Venue Fees
26 - 30 Oct 2026 Geneva $ 5,950
16 - 20 Nov 2026 Geneva $ 5,950

Course Summary

In an increasingly volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous (VUCA) world, leadership faces unprecedented challenges, especially in the realm of global emergencies. This training course has been designed to equip leaders with the essential skills and strategies to navigate and lead effectively in times of crisis, including using AI for scenario planning. Participants will explore how to adapt rapidly, make decisive decisions under pressure, and lead with resilience amidst uncertainty. The Leading with VUCA for Global Emergencies training course prepares professionals to become agile, responsive, and confident leaders capable of addressing diverse emergencies using practical leadership frameworks.

Over five days, participants will strengthen their ability to anticipate future global emergencies, apply agile problem-solving techniques, and foster resilient leadership practices. Emphasis is placed on developing leaders who can guide teams through crises with clarity and purpose, enhance situational awareness, and implement robust action plans that integrate resources effectively. The Leading with VUCA for Global Emergencies training course supports professionals seeking to improve organisational readiness and leadership effectiveness in volatile and high-pressure contexts.

Skills & Competencies

From this Leading with VUCA for Global Emergencies training course, participants will develop the following key skills and competencies:

  • VUCA-responsive leadership capability
  • Rapid decision-making proficiency
  • Agile problem-solving skills
  • Crisis communication effectiveness
  • Resilience and adaptability
  • Strategic emergency planning

Key Learning Outcomes

At the end of Leading with VUCA for Global Emergencies training course, you will learn to:

  • Understand key leadership concepts in the context of global emergencies.
  • Develop strategies for leading effectively in VUCA environments.
  • Identify various types of future global emergencies and disasters.
  • Implement agile approaches to team problem-solving and decision-making.
  • Foster resilience and adaptability in leadership practices.

How You Will Learn

Learning is delivered through structured leadership exploration, interactive exercises, and contextual application of crisis leadership principles. Participants engage with practical tools for rapid decision-making and adaptive leadership approaches for VUCA conditions, including AI scenario planning. Emphasis is placed on translating theoretical frameworks into behaviours that enhance crisis responsiveness and organisational resilience.

Who should Attend?

This training course is designed for professionals leading teams or organisations through uncertainty, complexity, and crisis response contexts.

This Leading with VUCA for Global Emergencies training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:

  • Senior managers
  • Heads of departments
  • Managers
  • Team leaders
Course Outline
Day 1

VUCA Leadership and Global Crisis Situations

This day introduces global emergencies and the VUCA context, exploring how leaders can turn volatile and ambiguous situations to their advantage. Participants examine adaptive leadership approaches and situational assessment frameworks. The topics covered will include:  

  • Overview of various global emergencies and disasters
  • Introduction to VUCA concepts
  • Turning the VUCA situation to your advantage
  • Exploring leadership challenges in VUCA environments
  • Adaptive leadership change strategies
  • Maximising your big picture view: situational assessment
Day 2

Decisive Leadership in Emergency Situations

This day focuses on building resilience, maintaining composure under pressure, and applying rapid decision-making frameworks. Participants explore techniques to manage uncertainty and ambiguity effectively. The topics covered will include:

  • Building personal resilience as a leader
  • Strategies for maintaining composure under pressure
  • Overcoming volatility in situations: in self and others
  • Principles of rapid decision-making
  • Decision-making frameworks in emergencies
  • Managing uncertainty and ambiguity
Day 3

Agile Problem-Solving and Decision-Making

This day strengthens agile problem-solving and collaborative decision-making in crisis contexts. Participants examine resource alignment, team dynamics, and ways to maximise decisive thinking. The topics covered will include:

  • Defining what have you got: resources, team and budget
  • Creating the correct team: environment and dynamics
  • Agile team problem-solving techniques
  • Ideas count: getting the best from your team
  • Pushing back the boundaries: maximising decisive thinking
  • Collaborative and rapid decision-making in agile teams
Day 4

Addressing Global Emergencies and Action Planning

This day prepares leaders to anticipate emergencies and develop action plans. Participants focus on impact assessment, crisis communication, and scenario planning including AI-based practice. The topics covered will include:   

  • Anticipating future emergencies
  • Impact assessment and risk analysis
  • Crisis communication strategies
  • Lessons learnt: After Action Review
  • Developing a crisis leadership action plan
  • Scenario planning exercises: using AI and practical
Day 5

Resource and Contingency Planning

This day highlights contingency planning techniques and ethical considerations in crisis leadership. Participants explore resource optimisation and rehearsal of operational scenarios. The topics covered will include:

  • Maximise resources: adapt and win
  • Minimising ethical and moral dilemmas
  • Contingency planning formats
  • ‘What if..’ scenario and Plan B
  • Implementing your plan: rehearse and operational scenarios
  • Review and summary: key take-aways
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 focus on their specific emergency response frameworks, leadership challenges, and strategic priorities. Customisation supports leaders in embedding adaptive leadership practices within organisational crisis management systems, improving readiness and agility across teams.

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 with VUCA for Global Emergencies training course:

  • Enhanced leadership capability in crisis contexts
  • Improved organisational responsiveness to emergencies
  • Greater adaptability and proactive decision-making
  • Strengthened team resilience during volatility
  • Enhanced strategic emergency planning skills
  • Increased confidence in leading under pressure
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