This article analyses the management practices of hybrid organisations, using the Order of St. John as a case study. It explores transitioning from the traditional VUCA (Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, Ambiguity) to the more recent BANI (Brittle, Anxious, Nonlinear, Incomprehensible) framework, emphasising human reactions to unpredictable events. The study investigates the principle of obedience within the Order of St. John, a non-profit organisation dating back to the eleventh century, and analyses its relevance in modern management. The research highlights the Order’s hierarchical structure, which combines traditional obedience with modern management methods such as agile and hybrid management. The findings suggest that integrating traditional principles with contemporary approaches can enhance organisational efficiency and adaptability in complex environments. This study contributes to understanding how historical management practices can be adapted to address current and future challenges in non-profit and for-profit sectors.