Tag: Agility
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Thriving in Turbulent Times: Principles of Agility for Uncertain Worlds
In a world marked by relentless turbulence and uncertainty, organizations must adapt, innovate, and evolve. The pace of change isn’t slowing—if anything, it’s accelerating. To respond effectively, being “agile” is helpful, but it’s not sufficient for true success. We must…
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Navigating the Choppy Waters: Overcoming the Challenges of Agility
This is a follow-up article to The Shifting Winds of Business: Why Agility is No Longer Optional, from last month. The America’s Cup isn’t won on calm seas. The most skilled sailors face treacherous conditions: sudden gusts, rogue waves, equipment…
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From VUCA to CIRCA: A Leadership Lens Grounded in Lived Complexity
In recent years, acronyms like VUCA, BANI, TUNA, and RUPT* have gained traction as shorthand for the turbulent world we live and work in. They give shape to the storm — volatility, brittleness, unpredictability, and anxiety — helping leaders name…
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The Agility Crew: Unleashing the Power of High Performing Teams
This is a follow-up article to The Shifting Winds of Business: Why Agility is No Longer Optional, from last month. In the America’s Cup, victory isn’t achieved by a lone wolf captain. It’s the synergy of the crew, each member…
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Beyond the Buzzwords: Reframing VUCA, BANI & Co. Through a Complexity Lens
Strategy has always been tough. Even in stable, predictable times, making long-term bets, aligning stakeholders, and navigating uncertainty wasn’t for the faint-hearted. But in recent years, things feel different — the ground is shifting faster, and the maps we’ve used…
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Charting a Course: Why Agile Leadership is Non-Negotiable
This is a follow-up article to The Shifting Winds of Business: Why Agility is No Longer Optional, from last month. Imagine the captain of an America’s Cup yacht barking orders, micromanaging every trim of the sail, every shift in weight.…
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Smarter Execution: Lessons from the 37th America’s Cup
As I watched the gripping races of the 37th America’s Cup unfold, witnessing New Zealand and Great Britain engage in a battle of skill, agility, and split-second decision-making, I was struck by how much yacht racing can teach us about…