Tag: Business Agility
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Balancing VUCA and BANI: Why CIRCA Goes Beyond Both
In conversations about navigating complexity, VUCA and BANI often come up—two powerful yet distinct frameworks helping leaders make sense of our turbulent world. VUCA—Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, Ambiguity—focuses on the external environment, providing a language to describe shifting market forces, unpredictable events,…
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CIRCA vs. VUCA: Meeting the Unique Challenges of Modern Disruption
For decades, the VUCA (Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, Ambiguity) framework has helped leaders make sense of a turbulent world. But as disruption becomes more relentless and the human impact of change more pronounced, organizations need more than just a way to…
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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…
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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…
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The Future of Business: Sailing Beyond the Horizon with 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 has always been a proving ground for innovation. From sleek hull designs to towering wing sails, these…
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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…