Uncertainty Experts1 of 5
Uncertainty Lab by Uncertainty Experts

Measurably increase uncertainty tolerance in three hours

An immersive, interactive session for leaders and teams, in the room or online. As much performance as it is proof.

World Uncertainty Index
January 2008 to April 2026
3.7×the 2008 to 2024 average
worlduncertaintyindex.com · Ahir, Bloom and Furceri · GDP-weighted global index
  • Developed with UCLBuilt with University College London's decision-making researchers
  • Measured in the roomValidated scales at the start and the end show the uplift live
  • A report for everyoneEvery participant gets a personalised report
  • Insight within a weekData analysis and strategic recommendations for your leaders
  • Performance and proofFilm, live experiments and audience interaction
The problem2 of 5

What we hear most

01 · Technology

AI adoption

Teams struggling to stay open-minded as they take on new technology. The tools land; the habits don't change.

02 · Productivity

Busy, not productive

Teams say they're busier than ever, yet productivity stalls. False busyness is one of the most common responses to uncertainty.

03 · Leadership

Slow, cautious leadership

Decisions delayed, playing it safe, and leaders unsure how to lead when they can't see what's coming.

Low uncertainty tolerance
  • AvoidanceDecision delays, defaulting to safe
  • GroupthinkBackward-looking analysis paralysis
  • False busynessExcessive meetings, procrastination
  • Blame cultureConflict, lost shared ownership
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High uncertainty tolerance
  • InnovationOpen-minded, creative problem solving
  • SafetyPsychological safety, resilience
  • ActionCollective confidence, considered risk
  • EngagementEmpathy and collaboration
We measure Tolerance for uncertaintyNeed for closureTolerance for ambiguityStrategic risk-takingSentiment towards uncertainty

Evidence: Transforming Uncertainty from Negative to Positive, Bilovich, Dewitt et al., CIPD, 2022.

Next for the solution
The session3 of 5

Three hours, six parts

Next walks through the session, or tap a part
The evidence4 of 5

What moves in three hours

+25%
Tolerance for uncertainty
−20%
Need for closure
+18%
Strategic risk-taking
+14%
Tolerance for ambiguity
Ambiguity subscale, 24 Labs, 1,460 paired responses
100%
Would recommend
1 week
From session to strategic recommendations
27%→3%
Negative feelings about uncertainty, start to end of a recent Lab

Lab averages on validated scales, including Need for Closure (Webster and Kruglanski) and Generalised Self-Efficacy, developed with UCL.

What clients say5 of 5

“Absolutely outstanding, one of the most thoughtful and impactful workshops we've ever had”

Dr Vivian MohrPresident, Bauer Media Audio

“The most effective program to optimise people for change I've ever seen”

Robin LilleyGlobal Learning & Development Director, Coca-Cola

“One of the most insightful and useful sets of insights I've ever had for managing my team”

Jo BartnickeUnilever

“The ultimate primer for any transformation agenda”

Ria PhilipsTransformation Partner, EY wavespace

“A whole new way to measure our ability at change”

Pete KilburnEMEA Partner, Transformation Director, Nike

“We came out feeling more confident, standing by something and for something together”

Shaun ScantleburySenior Partner, EY
Investment£10k to £25k

Depending on the number of facilitators, your data and reporting needs, group size and format. Sam Conniff and Katherine Templar Lewis lead every Lab. Plus VAT and expenses.

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