In a time marked by volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity—commonly referred to as a VUCA world—making well-informed decisions has become more challenging and essential than ever. To address this crucial need, Jaipuria Institute of Management, Ghaziabad conducted a Management Development Program (MDP) titled “Decoding Decision-Making in a VUCA World” on March 22, 2025, in offline mode.
The program was led by Dr. Anubha (Professor) and Dr. Himanshu Sharma (Assistant Professor) from JIM and was attended by professionals from renowned organizations such as The Human Circle, Healthkart, Jasper Colin, Valenta KPO, Decathlon, and Maverick Innovation Pvt. Ltd.
Why This MDP Matters in Today's Business Landscape
As decision-makers face complex and ambiguous environments, the need to adapt and assess risks with clarity has become a strategic imperative. This MDP provided participants with frameworks and tools to:
- Understand the VUCA framework and its impact on leadership and decision-making
- Enhance adaptive decision-making skills in dynamic settings
- Strengthen the ability to assess and mitigate risk, even with limited or evolving information
Structure of the MDP: The MDP was thoughtfully structured into three sessions to balance conceptual learning with practical application:
Session 1 & 2: Topic: Introduction to Decision-Making in a VUCA World
Highlights: Interactive exercises on taking decisions under uncertainty, agility, and complexity.
Session 3: Topic: Evaluating Decision-Making Criteria in Uncertain Environments
Highlights: Use of real-world case studies and frameworks to evaluate and enhance decision outcomes in ambiguous contexts.
Key Learning Outcomes
- Navigate complex and unpredictable business environments
- Develop flexible and personalized decision-making frameworks
- Apply strategic risk assessment techniques
- Learn from real-world case study analysis
- Build collaborative and forward-thinking strategies
This MDP proved to be an invaluable platform for professionals to strengthen their decision science capabilities and gain future-ready skills to lead in uncertain times.
Looking Ahead: With the increasing demand for resilient and agile decision-makers, Jaipuria Institute of Management, Ghaziabad, continues to offer industry-relevant MDPs to foster continuous learning and professional growth.
