In the pursuit of agility, many organizations focus heavily on implementing frameworks and processes—scrums, sprints, ceremonies, and fast delivery cycles. Yet, despite these efforts, many Agile transformations falter and fail to deliver the promised adaptability and velocity. Over years of experience leading initiatives and turning around troubled programs, I’ve come to a deeper understanding: Agility … Read more
“In complexity, the goal is not to predict and control the future – it’s to become increasingly fit for it.” That statement has never been truer than it is today. We’ve spent the last few decades building organizations for efficiency, predictability, and scale. But those assumptions no longer hold up in the face of volatility, … Read more
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, and complex ecosystems. BANI—Brittle, Anxious, Nonlinear, Incomprehensible—emerged around the pandemic to fill a gap VUCA … Read more
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 describe the storm. They need a way to navigate it. Enter the CIRCA model: Complex, Insecure, Rapid, … Read more
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
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