The World Isn’t Just VUCA Anymore—It’s BANI. Are You Ready?
BANI stands for Brittle. Anxious. Nonlinear. Incomprehensible.
Jamais Cascio from the Institute for the Future introduced this framework to describe the reality we face: fragile systems that break under pressure, overwhelming uncertainty, unpredictable cause-and-effect, and complexity beyond comprehension.
So, how do we succeed in a BANI world?
Move Over DEI: There Is a Smarter Way to Foster Inclusion
True inclusion isn’t about performative efforts—it’s about creating workplaces where everyone can thrive. Companies embracing cultural agility are setting a new standard, moving beyond outdated DEI initiatives to drive real, measurable impact.
The Key to Workforce Adaptability: Contextual Agility
In today’s unpredictable and interconnected world, organizations face an unprecedented level of complexity and ambiguity. Adapting to these challenges is not a matter of chance—it’s a matter of cultivating the right competencies. That’s where contextual agility comes in.
Contextual agility is the ability to assess, understand, and effectively navigate diverse and ever-changing environments. Building a workforce with this capability is not a quick fix; it’s a continuous journey of development.
The #1 Reason Your Remote Team is Failing
As businesses expand globally, managing remote teams across diverse cultures has become essential. While remote work offers flexibility and access to global talent, challenges arise when cultural differences are overlooked. Companies often fail to recognize the importance of developing cultural agility, leading to miscommunication, low engagement, and productivity loss. Here are five common pitfalls…
Why Your Expats Say That the Cross-Cultural Training Didn’t Help
If you’ve received feedback from your expats that,“The cross-cultural training didn’t really help,” you’re not alone. Companies often invest in cross-cultural training programs, but when employees are on the ground (or figuratively, if virtual), those efforts fall short. Why? Because traditional training focuses too much on surface-level “dos and don’ts”—without equipping people to navigate real-world cultural complexities.