Tag: Organizational Agility
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Beware the Butterfly Syndrome: A Reality Check on Agile Transformation
Just over a decade ago, I wrote a post Agile Transformation: Not a Caterpillar Turning Into a Butterfly based on the observations of “Agile transformations” being less like caterpillars—destined to transform into beautiful butterflies. I sought to dispel the myth…
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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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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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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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Product Management Isn’t Perfect – It’s Okay (If You’re Willing to Evolve)
Product management is one of the most dynamic disciplines out there, sitting at the crossroads of customer needs, business strategy, and technology. But let’s face it—it’s not perfect. And when product management fails to evolve, it fails to deliver. Markets…
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Ingenious Agility: The Mindset Organizations Need to Thrive Today
In a world defined by rapid change, complexity, and uncertainty, organizations across all sectors are searching for ways to not just survive but thrive. Agility has long been seen as the answer, but traditional agility often falls short. Frameworks and…
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Trick or Treat: Unmasking Business Agility 🎃
For those who know me, I love Halloween. Happily experiment and create shocking artifacts (like last year’s three-amigo pumpkins). Halloween is a time for costumes, haunted houses, and surprises around every corner—but it’s also a great metaphor for exploring business…