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Future of Work Predictions: Technology will be liberate us from the tyranny of geography

20 Jul 2017

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"In short, we will see more disruptive innovation than in the whole of the 20th century...Increasingly, in most business sectors, we will be able to work wherever we want to. In this ‘anywhere economy’ the glue that holds everything together as a fluid and functioning dispersed work eco-system will be hyper-connected digital networks"

Source: www.virgin.com

I love the sentence about being "liberated by the tyranny of geography." The author talks about the impact of BYOD, fear of being replaced by technology, flying cars, eating bugs, and more.

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Deloitte video on the future of work

11 Jul 2017

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The future of work holds myriad possibilities for change. In order to adapt, we need to zoom out and understand the interconnections among evolving technology, demographics, and power dynamics. Are you prepared?

Source: dupress.deloitte.com

There's nothing particularly new here but this short video would make a great conversation starter for your next planning session.

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Apple’s HQ the “Ring” – Is it a Cathedral?

26 Jun 2017

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"This project is about a legacy, timeless design, and the belief that the design of a headquarters can shape a company’s trajectory and inspire generations of future workers and leaders for years to come."

Source: hbr.org

Not open plan. Not particularly flexible. Certainly not an off-the-shelf solution. But in terms of what it was built to do, inspire, it certainly does.