From VUCA to BANI, The BANI Framework - Jamais Cascio

The Innovation Show

In this episode, we delve into the fascinating BANI framework with its creator, Jamais Cascio. BANI (Brittle, Anxious, Nonlinear, and Incomprehensible) offers a new lens to understand modern disruptions, evolving from the older VUCA model. Jamais Cascio shares insights from his extensive background in futures and foresight work, including his tenure at the Institute for the Future. We explore the shortcomings of VUCA in today's world, the essence of BANI, and strategies to build resilience, empathy, improvisation, and inclusivity to navigate the complexities of the upcoming decades. This episode is a must-watch for anyone interested in innovation, business strategy, and better thinking to cope with an uncertain future.

00:00 Introduction to VUCA and BANI

01:18 Meet Jamais Cascio: Creator of the BANI Framework

04:52 Exploring VUCA: Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, Ambiguity

11:48 The Rise of BANI: Brittleness, Anxiety, Nonlinearity, Incomprehensibility

24:26 Positive BANI: Resilience, Empathy, Improvisation, Inclusiveness

30:34 Conclusion and Future Directions

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https://medium.com/@cascio