Garry’s Rambles

The world is characterised by change….and the rate of change is increasing!! Over the next 25 years, there will be 10 years worth of progress….over the next 100 years there will be 20,000 years of progress. Will there be a genZ? What does it mean to future proof? What does productivity look like?

Martin spoke about a world (eg Google led) of information rich where capabilities and capacities are king over content and specific skills. Leaders of business need to decide if they want a ‘back to basics’ or a ‘lifelong learner’ approach to the workplace.

Digital Nomadism describes workers who are using web 2.0  based tools for information sharing and socialisation. They shun email!! But Martin spoke about virtual distance in which shared values, trust and relatonships may not be as effective as face to face. So we need to use technology in a way which enhances relationships.

And using technology doesn’t always improve productivity…..Martin spoke about the importance of face to face communications for certain work activities (eg starting a project, performance reviews) and where technology compliments communications which have been grounded (ie shared sense of understanding) and how newer technologies are providing a richer medium to achieve understanding in conversations.