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In the world of IT projects, which is characterized by unpredictability and complexity, the BANI model offers a new perspective that goes beyond the VUCA model. The BANI model first appeared in 2020 in an article by Jamais Cascio.

The mood in German companies is alarming: The majority of employees feel stressed, demotivated, or emotionally disconnected – and it's not due to salary. The real pain point? Poor leadership. Studies clearly show: Employees want trust, fairness, and a culture of appreciation. Traditional leadership approaches can no longer fulfill these expectations. The solution? Agile leadership.

Success factors in managing change processes include creating a very clear vision, understanding the organization with all its stakeholders and the market environment, and clarity. Communication and transparency are two very important components of successful change management.

Robert Bosch once said: "Every job is important, even the smallest one. No one should imagine that his work is superior to that of his coworker. Everyone should contribute to the good of the whole."

The agile way of working is not yet established in all companies. The prevailing thinking in large IT projects and software development is usually as follows: The project is successful if it is "in time" and "in budget".

Before we look at whether SCRUM and SAP are compatible, let's take a look at the special features of SAP: SAP's systems were undoubtedly a milestone in the field of ERP software!

Many organizations try in vain to change themselves with a strategy written on paper. They try to adorn themselves with "Strategy 2020" or "Strategy 2030" on their websites: for themselves and for stakeholders and interest groups.

Proof again: Scrum is nothing "new" or short-lived - on the contrary. Ken Schwaber and Jeff Sutherland published the Scrum Guide 25 years ago. It is a simple framework that enables teams to start working on complex problems.

Training and further education in companies is very important. There is no question about that. However, employee development goes far beyond training and education. Employee development is complex and individual.

The market environment is becoming increasingly dynamic and production and development cycles are getting shorter and shorter. Many organizations are feeling the pressure to change. This is often due to the way the organization is set up, deadlocked structures and lengthy processes.