In this episode of Impactful Teamwork, host Julia Felton introduces the BANI framework, a concept that redefines our current world beyond the VUCA (volatile, uncertain, complex, ambiguous) model.

Coined by futurist Jamais Cascio, BANI stands for brittle, anxious, nonlinear, and incomprehensible. Julia explains how BANI reflects today's chaotic and unpredictable environment and explores the implications for leadership.

She delves into each element of BANI with real-world examples and emphasises the need for resilient, empathetic, adaptive, and innovative leadership to navigate this new reality. Julia also highlights five core competencies for leaders to thrive in a BANI world and offers insights into building team resilience, communication, empowerment, and psychological safety.

Finally, she invites listeners to assess their current leadership capabilities and consider what changes are needed to lead effectively in this challenging environment.

00:00 Introduction to Impactful Teamwork

01:28 Understanding VUCA and Introducing BANI

03:52 Breaking Down BANI: Brittle

07:06 Breaking Down BANI: Anxious

08:45 Breaking Down BANI: Nonlinear

10:47 Breaking Down BANI: Incomprehensible

12:23 Addressing Anxiety in Teams

18:28 Core Competencies for Leaders in a BANI World

22:38 Conclusion and Call to Action

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