Leadership in the BANI Era—Why Do People Remain the Most Important Factor?

How is the role of a leader changing in a world of rapid change, advancements in artificial intelligence, and growing unpredictability? Dr. Radosław Stojek, Dean of the Faculty of Computer Science at the Polish-Japanese Academy of Information Technology in Gdańsk, addresses these questions in his articles .

The rapid advancement of technology and artificial intelligence, along with the changing realities of the modern world, are influencing not only the way we work but also how we understand leadership. In fact, in a BANI reality—characterized by fragility, uncertainty, nonlinearity, and opacity—competencies that cannot be reduced solely to technical knowledge are becoming increasingly important.

Self-awareness, empathy, mental resilience, communication skills, the ability to build trust, and responsible decision-making form the foundation of effective leadership. Technology can support leaders and transform the way organizations operate, but people remain at the center of relationships, decisions, and processes in the world of work.

Both articles address the changes taking place in modern leadership and explain why the development of human competencies will become increasingly important in the future.

We invite you to read the full articles and learn more about the challenges posed by the BANI era.