BLUF

Psychological biases like presentism make global events feel uniquely overwhelming, but transitions are rarely absolute. Ambiguity tolerance, succession planning, and generational dynamics influence how individuals and organizations adapt to uncertainty and change.

Learning outcomes:

  • Recognize how presentism bias can distort threat perception and decision-making in dynamic operational environments.
  • Identify the role of ambiguity tolerance in adapting to complex, uncertain transitions within military organizations.
  • Apply lessons of effective succession planning to strengthen continuity in leadership and capability development.

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