5 Steps to Thrive in an Unpredictable World

Ideal for: Any organization or institution up against difficult circumstances or facing a crisis.

Available as: Keynote, virtual presentation, or workshop.

Description: As leaders, we all want to thrive on the other side of a crisis. But so often, we’re caught off guard and don’t have a plan or resources available. Plus, the world is increasingly unpredictable - you have no idea what’s around the corner. If you mismanage a crisis, at best you might destroy your work culture, and at worst you might lose your best and brightest, destroying the trust and confidence of your team, customers, or community.

But it doesn’t have to be like this. What if we viewed every crisis as an opportunity to transform our organizations for the better? With over 30 years of experience in educational leadership, Dr. John McKenna has seen it all, and navigated through it. In this talk John illuminates the nature of crises, why most organizations fail to survive, and presents a simple, actionable, 5-step framework to prepare you for any obstacle the world throws at you. By the end of this talk, your team will no longer stand down – they will “ACT UP!”

By the end of this presentation, your audience will be able to…

• Identify why previous attempts to handle difficult situations were not as successful or effective as they could have been.

• Understand how to align teams around a shared vision.

• Apply the ACT UP framework to navigate any crisis and proactively set your organization up for success.