Turbulent environment forces have caused a significant shift in the competencies required for effective managers. How do you feel about having management responsibilities in todays world, characterized by uncertainty, ambiguity, and sudden changes or threats from the environment?

Discussion Question:

1. Describe some skills and qualities that you think are important to managers working in these conditions.
2. Discuss how the role of a traditional manager had changed.
3. Share some of your work experience.