You know more than you think
One of the hallmarks of working in complex environments is that they are characterized by uncertainty.
But this isn’t a blanket uncertainty.
You can actually parse out true uncertainty from things that are either knowable with a little research or things that can actually be addressed.
When you address the uncertainty within your reach, other things that seem uncertain are easier to resolve.
The pattern is: address the internal uncertainty, handle or eliminate the external uncertainty.
For example, if you clarify decision rights within your leadership team, you eliminate the uncertainty of who decides what and when. And that helps you respond more quickly to external uncertainty like shifts in the market.
Another example that is common in organizations is having too many priorities to the point where it seems like everything is important but really it all presents as urgent. The uncertainty lies in not knowing what work to tackle first and where to dedicate your attention.
But, this uncertainty can also be eliminated by defining strategic priorities for the organization. This clarity allows everyone inside the organization the ability to evaluate whether a pressing task will actually move the needle or is actually low importance.
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Much uncertainty within organizations is resolvable with intention and the right structure in place.
Once that is resolved, it frees up the capacity and attention of staff and leadership to do the high-value work that truly moves the needle.
Stop treating everything as uncertainty.
You know more than you think.
Address what is within your reach.
Watch the remaining uncertainty diminish.
Love,
Audrey
