VUCA, VUCA Prime or BANI? Why Resilience Has to Come Before the Acronym
Is BANI replacing VUCA? It is the question L&D professionals keep asking, and it is the second question, not the first. VUCA, VUCA Prime and BANI describe the weather; none of them builds the boat. Drawing on Gallup's 2026 data, new meta-analyses on leadership and coaching, and fresh UK research, Russell Harvey makes the case for building and role-modelling resilience first, so the frameworks have something to stand on.
The Real Reason Change Programmes Stall: What a Meta-Analysis of 5,651 Leaders Reveals
A 2026 meta-analysis of 5,651 leaders found leadership effectiveness in change is highly context-dependent — generic change leadership models consistently underperform against diagnosed, context-specific approaches.
Why “Getting Back to Normal” is the Wrong Goal – And What to do Instead
Most leaders are waiting for things to settle down before they perform at their best — this blog explains why that pause is never coming, what VUCA actually means for how you lead, and how VUCA Prime gives you the practical framework to navigate constant change with confidence.
What It Actually Feels Like to Lead Well in a VUCA World
This blog explores what it actually feels like to lead well in a VUCA world — the difference between genuine composure and the performance of it, and what develops in a leader when the four VUCA Prime capabilities move from theory into daily practice.
20 Reasons Why Resilience is the Bedrock of Thriving in a VUCA World
VUCA is permanent, not a phase — this blog works through 20 reasons why resilience is the foundational capability for thriving within it, from the individual mindset shift to the collective organisational response.