STRATEGIES FOR ENHANCING MILITARY LEADERSHIP: A CASE STUDY OF VUCA PRIME IN THE COLOMBIAN AEROSPACE FORCE

Abstract

Contemporary wars illustrate the profound challenges faced by military leaders. The dynamics of warfare have transcended traditional notions of control as the battlefield has become increasingly volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous (VUCA), as noted by the military strategist Carl von Clausewitz, who proclaimed, "war is the realm of uncertainty." Faced with this reality, military organizations are compelled to adapt rapidly to the changing environment. This essay explores the applicability and potential benefits of the VUCA PRIME behavioral leadership model within the Colombian Aerospace Force, with the aim to provide this organization with a tool based on four core elements: "Vision," "Understanding," "Clarity," and "Agility," enabling it to effectively address the challenges faced by her military leaders when they dealing with volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous situations. By examining how these model components can guide decision-making and leadership qualities, this essay aims to underscore the imperative role of the VUCA PRIME model in transforming the approach of the Colombian Aerospace Force towards the complexities of the VUCA environment.

Keywords

• vuca phenomenon
• vuca prime model
• military organizations
• leadership
• agile organizations
• complex systems