Leading Under Uncertainty / Bob Kitchen OBE

How do executive leaders make timely, evidence-based decisions when operating under extreme uncertainty? Managing a global emergency portfolio across 40+ countries requires a rare blend of ethical clarity, institutional discipline, and operational agility. In this strategic session, Bob Kitchen OBE (Vice President of Emergencies, IRC) joins Dr. Mahmoud Hammoud to discuss the realities of leading high-stakes crisis response. Bob shares hard-won insights on scaling operational reach, maintaining donor confidence during turnarounds, and leading organizations when the pressure is highest. Key Takeaways: Shifting organizational decision-making from individual "gut feel" to transparent, mission-aligned systems. How fast-growing NGOs and foundations can mature their governance structures to handle complex scale. Bridging the gap between frontline operational realities and executive board oversight. Sustaining personal resilience and leadership stamina over decades of frontline crisis management. #ExecutiveLeadership #StrategicGovernance #CrisisManagement #GlobalImpact #BobKitchenOBE #LeadershipUnderPressure See less   / bobkitchen