These posts focus on the wider implications for society and the individual as we transition from the industrial to the digital age.
Introduction Today, organisations find themselves in a situation where past successes are no longer indicative of future success. The ‘synthetic certainty’ of the industrial era has given way to increasing volatility and uncertainty. This article explores the implications this has on learning and learning professionals. A brief history of mankind To fully appreciate where the […]
You are part of the gig economy. The chances are you don’t yet feel part of it. However, it is my view that sooner or later you will be. And in many respects you’ll be happier for it, if you prepare accordingly. The gig economy is misunderstood Before I get into that, I need […]
This post is to expand on a recent assertion I made on LinkedIn: If you practise work-life balance, you will find it difficult to operate in the #digitalage. Created in the industrial era Firstly, let’s establish why the notion of work-life balance came about in the first place. Up until the industrial age work and […]
The fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) is a popular term that has been around for a few years and appears to have dominated the ‘buzzword cloud’ in the early months of the last few years. Firstly, it is a reference to the profound changes we are experiencing in business and society as a result of rapid […]
Like everything else, work in the digital age is subject to disruption. Take this scenario: You have worked hard. But that was never a problem because you are passionate about your goals. In many respects, you have designed your own personal hands-on MBA through a mixture of formal education and real-world experience. So you are […]
The future of work The clock speed of business and society is on the rise. So much so that strategy and tactics are converging, as are the present and the future. Thus, the future of work is not an abstract concept reserved for discussions about the future working lives of those born today. Post-industrial work […]
Before we dive into the digital afterlife, it is worth pausing to reflect on the marvels of digital technology. What would our ancestors think of our ability to access the world’s knowledge from a handheld device? What would they think if they knew we used that device primarily for shopping and picking arguments with strangers? […]
For many, the digital age is simply the industrial era ‘amped up’ on tech steroids. Perhaps marked by the IT industry’s coming of age as new technology became as much part of the social fabric as it was in the world of business. But that doesn’t really cover it. So, what is the digital age? […]
Given that the very notion of work is morphing, as we wave goodbye to the industrial age, you might be forgiven for thinking that such a guide would be something of an anachronism. It can also be thought of as a survival guide, because they are one and the same in the digital age. Firstly, […]
The future of the nation state is starting to come into question. Social contracts that justified citizen loyalty are fragmenting. It should be of no surprise to government leaders that people are not totally happy with the manner in which the world is carved up. Often the borders were created with a total disregard for […]
