Unlocking Leadership Resilience: Sharing CIRCA Under a Creative Commons License

For years, the belief that shared knowledge can be a powerful catalyst for progress has been a driving force in my work. Whether through volunteer efforts or simply sharing insights, I’ve witnessed firsthand how open access empowers individuals and communities to tackle complex challenges with greater ingenuity and collective strength. Today, I’m thrilled to announce … Read more

The Indonesian Throughflow: Where a Metric Found Its Name

My wife and I don’t do package holidays. We prefer the unpredictable, where adaptability isn’t optional, it’s essential. Indonesia keeps drawing us back. On a 2016 trip, we set sail from Flores on a traditional fishing boat in the early hours. During the next 24 hours, somewhere between the swells and the stars, I discovered … Read more

Beyond “Agile”: Embracing Dynamic, Evolving, Adaptable, and Disruptive Ways of Working

The idea of moving beyond the “Agile” label resonates deeply, especially as Agile has grown far beyond its original definition. I responded to a post by Management 3.0, but pondered later in the day and quickly wrote this. Enjoy. For many, the term Agile has become synonymous with adaptive ways of working, cultural transformation, and … Read more

Above and Beyond VUCA: The Rise of BANI, RUPT, TUNA. And Why CIRCA Is Different

In the ever-shifting landscape of business and leadership, frameworks like VUCA (Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, Ambiguity) have long helped us make sense of turbulence. But as disruption intensifies and new challenges emerge, fresh acronyms-BANI, RUPT, and TUNA-have entered the scene, each promising a more nuanced lens. Yet, as these models proliferate, leaders are left asking: Do … Read more

Why Leaders Need to Be Better Gardeners

Effective leadership today requires more than managing tasks or delivering results—it demands cultivating a thriving environment for your team. A great leader isn’t just a visionary; they’re also a gardener, nurturing growth and weeding out issues before they take root. The Gardening Metaphor for Leadership In a garden, plants need care to grow, but weeds … Read more

Autonomy: The Cornerstone of Agility

So very true, Daniel Pink. When leaders see autonomy as a core part of their strategy—not just a “nice to have”—they unlock higher engagement, better results, and a thriving culture. Over the last three decades, I’ve come to view autonomy as essential to business agility. It’s a direct influence on how effectively teams and organizations … Read more