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Sailing through the storm: Improvising paradox navigation during a pandemic
1NEOMA Business School, France.
Management Learning
|April 11, 2023
Summary
Leaders improvising during crises navigate paradoxes by recognizing turning points, managing uncertainty, and engaging in chaotic learning. This study models navigating paradoxical tensions in turbulent environments.
Area of Science:
- Management Science
- Organizational Behavior
- Crisis Leadership
Background:
- Leaders face uncertainty and paradoxical tensions during unpredictable events.
- Existing research offers limited insight into improvised paradox navigation by leaders.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore how leaders navigate paradoxical tensions during improvisation in highly volatile situations.
- To develop a model of improvised paradox navigation in crisis conditions.
Main Methods:
- A narrative study was conducted.
- The case of French President Macron navigating the pandemic response was analyzed.
Main Results:
- Three key elements of improvised paradox navigation emerged: turning points, fog of uncertainty, and chaotic learning.
- A model for navigating paradoxical tensions in turbulent environments was identified.
Conclusions:
- The study provides a novel model for understanding paradox navigation under extreme uncertainty.
- Findings offer implications for management learning and improvisation strategies in crisis situations.
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