Fern Johnson

The world isn't just changing—it's shattering. The VUCA framework that guided leaders for decades can no longer capture the reality we're living in. Welcome to the BANI world: Brittle, Anxious, Nonlinear, and Incomprehensible. In this transformative session, we'll explore why the Institute for the Future's BANI framework is the new leadership compass for our chaotic times. Through real-world examples—from supply chain collapses to viral misinformation campaigns—you'll see how yesterday's leadership playbook falls short when systems break without warning and cause-and-effect becomes impossible to predict. But here's where it gets interesting: Add artificial intelligence to this new BANI world, and everything accelerates. AI doesn't just operate within this chaos—it amplifies it, creating unprecedented opportunities for leaders who know how to navigate the storm. You'll leave with practical strategies to not just survive but thrive as a leader when everything feels brittle, anxiety runs high, outcomes defy logic, and the impossible becomes routine. This isn't just future-forward thinking—this is survival-forward leadership for the world we're actually living in. Key discussion points include: • VUCA and BANI definitions • Impact of AI on the new BANI framework • 10 AI-augmented leadership skills • CTA: How leaders can shift into action, today!