# The Four-Step Process Uncertainty Management Based on research-informed practice, **Uncertainty Management** provides a **Process** that enables leadership teams to embrace the uncertainty they face and take decisive action. > [!Todo]+ The 4-step uncertainty management process - from overwhelm to success > The **Uncertainty Management** process converts uncertainty into actionable intelligence through focussed effort. > > 1. **Assess** - Gather data for current circumstances. > 2. **Analyse** - Develop situational awareness and optionality. > 3. **Strategise** - Plan methodically to balance risk with achieving goals. > 4. **Execute** - Execute with focus, driving value and feedback. > > Find out more about our [[Methodology#Uncertainty Management Process|uncertainty management process]]. ![[uncertainty-management-linear.png]] **Figure 1 - Uncertainty Management as a linear process** The process can be executed linearly, as illustrated in **Figure 1**, which suits small ad-hoc engagements for overcoming blockages to flow. For larger engagements, the process can be executed as a cycle, as shown in **Figure 2**, for building iteratively and incrementally to deliver compounding effects. ![[uncertainty-management-process.png]] **Figure 2 - Uncertainty Management as a cycle** # Questions? ![[includes-calltoaction-plain]] >![[includes-hranchor-growth]] # 🤝 Want to stay in touch? ![[includes-footer-substack]] %% # Hero's Journey - [Five Christmas films](https://getnave.com/blog/5-project-management-lessons-from-christmas-classics-2/) from Sonya @ Nave - Sonya pitches the five films with as project management lessons, and uses the hero's journey to explain their arc. %%