Accepting uncertainty

Introduction

The aim of the seminar

The “Accepting uncertainty” seminar invites you to inspire confidence, open up possibilities and take action despite scarce resources, an unclear context and an uncertain outlook.

Content

It draws on the story of Moses, who is famous for exhorting his followers to leave Egypt in order to escape slavery.

The Prophet urged the Israelites to march towards a still imperceptible reality, to explore new horizons and allow themselves to be surprised by what is coming – with absolutely no certainty. He wanted them to embrace the future and adapt to an open, fertile and multi-faceted reality. Moses confronts Pharaoh with an eventful time that breaks with the continuation of slavery. He advocates keeping an open mind, as events always surpass their representations.

This unexpected attitude towards events is bound to create resistance; Moses himself found some difficulty in…accepting uncertainty. We invite participants to take this path by themselves, and with others, whilst listening to an inspiring oratorio by Handel – Israel in Egypt.

Target audiences

This “Campus” programme seminar is open to all members of the Group Management Meeting and to participants in “Perspective” and “Trajectoire”.

Seminar materials

The materials are provided by the trainer at the end of the training programme.

Upcoming dates

  • 20 June 2024
    Available

The speaker

Stéphane Longeot

Stéphane Longeot is a philosopher and musicologist, as well as founder of the consultancy “Mythe & Opéra”. He has worked on how imagination structures, motivates and inspires decision-making in businesses. A guest speaker at Essec and HEC, he designs inspiring business seminars that invite participants to take the time to reflect in order to better comprehend the challenges they are confronted with using their intelligence and sensitivity. Foundational myths bear witness to the sweeping change that has occurred over the course of history. By listening to these classic stories, by drawing comparisons with the challenges we face, it’s possible to revive our imagination in order to consider, new unprecedented and stimulating opportunities.

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