3.9 Coping with uncertainty, ambiguity and risk
“Coping with uncertainties ambiguity & risk” allows you to make decisions when the result of that decision is uncertain, when the information available is partial or ambiguous, or when there is a risk of unintended outcomes. This competence includes structured ways of testing ideas and prototypes from the early stages, to reduce risks of failing within the value-creating process. It also entails handling fast-moving situations promptly and flexibly.
Part of phase 3 – Impact making
Overview
In order to create impact through entrepreneurship, being able to copy with uncertainties ambiguity & risk is a key competence as these are also intrinsic characteristics of most of the present and future social and environmental challenges.
Teacher recommendations to develop learner capabilities:
The teacher may create a learning space where failure is welcomed as part of the learning journey.
The teacher may create a safe space for learners to believe in their ability to influence the course of events, face uncertainty, setbacks and temporary failures, and demonstrate resilience and agility.
I am / I can / I do statements:
- I dare to take decisions in situations of uncertainty and ambiguity.
- I am tolerant of risk.
- I show resilience.
- I overcome difficult circumstances.
- I test my ideas with others by making samples/prototypes and adapting and changing, based on rethinking and feedback.
- I can receive positive and negative feedback constructively, and use it to adapt and change my ideas and plans.
- I can make quick changes without getting stuck.
Activities in this stage
3.9 Coping with uncertainties, ambiguity and risk
Peer Feedback
3.9 Coping with uncertainties, ambiguity and risk