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Elegance? Or VUCA? A Pointy Point-of-View by Robert Snyder

Oct. 19, 2026 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Canada Central Standard Time  

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In a world defined by VUCA—volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity—it’s easy to accept chaos as the norm. This webinar challenges that mindset with a bold, contrarian perspective: what if you didn’t just endure VUCA, but actively tackled it? Explore the cultural traits, practical tools, and disciplined habits that distinguish reactive environments from truly elegant ones. With clear language and a no-nonsense approach, this session empowers you to choose your path—whether that’s embracing the turbulence, striving for Elegance, or finding your balance in between.
Key Topics Covered:
  • Manage with Five Verbs instead of Four Adjectives and a Million Verbs
  • Language and tools for your preferred metaphors, mechanics, and money
  • Confidence & a vision to opt-in or opt-out of Elegance or VUCA Event Agenda
  • What IS a “pointy point-of-view?”
  • Innovation conventions that can no longer be sacred
  • New conventions that shape a culture of discipline, empathy, and elegance
  • A path to transition from VUCA to Elegance & a license to opt-out
About Speaker:
Robert Snyder is the founder and president of Innovation Elegance, LLC. Robert’s thirty-year career spans roles such as developer, project management, change management, sales enablement, and the performing arts. His career path includes corporate roles, consulting roles, startups, PMP, and Agile certifications. He’s performed in numerous vocal, dance, and theater ensembles. Robert earned his BS in Electrical Engineering from the University of Illinois and his MBA in Strategy from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University. Robert has published two of his three books on a people-centric methodology.