http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23627449

Arch Pathol Lab Med. 2013 May;137(5):603-5. doi: 10.5858/arpa.2012-0301-ED.

Transformation of pathologists: responding in a volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous environment.

Hernandez JS, Allen TC.

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From the Division of Laboratory Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Scottsdale, Arizona (Dr Hernandez); and the Department of Pathology, University of Texas Health Science Center Tyler (Dr Allen).

‘‘[T]oday’s VUCA environment is now a permanent condition.’’12 Pathologists need to be ready to do things that chafe. ‘‘It’s going to be a zigzag path. You have to learn how to fail early, fail often, and fail cheaply, as a way of developing your strategy as you go. . . . [Be] very clear about where you’re going, but very flexible in how you get there.’’13 Forget about comfort zones. ‘‘Get used to being  uncomfortable.’’ 11 ‘‘Be curious. Uncertain times bring opportunities for bold moves. Seize the chance to innovate.’’11 ‘‘Resist the temptation to cling on to outdated, inadequate processes and behaviors. Take leaps of faith and enjoy the adventure.’’ 11 As Mark Twain famously wrote, in Eve’s Diary, ‘‘If there wasn’t anything to find out, it would be dull. Even trying to find out and not finding out is just as  interesting as trying to find out and finding out; and I don’t know but more so.’’14