‘Think in simples’ as my old master used to say – meaning to reduce the whole to its parts in simplest terms, getting back to first principles.
Frank Lloyd Wright – Architect
When you’re working, ‘are you in the flow’? This is the same idea of ‘being in the zone’ in sports or exercising Intentional Self-Management. The answer to this seeming simple question can make the difference between fun and dreading your work in VUCA time. Read on… Continue reading
Don’t be intimidated by what you don’t know. That can be your greatest strength and ensure you do things differently from everyone else.
Sara Blakely – Founder of Spanx
Robots are coming is a common refrain in Tech Futures. Robots and smart machines are doing a lot of our work and will do a lot more over the next few years. Take a look below:
• Robot revolution will create 97 million new jobs over the next several years.
• Machines will do 52% of worker tasks by 2025.
• Startups are re-visioning the entire food chain: food delivery services (drones), grocery stores (no VUCANs), packaging (3-D machines), and restaurants (food printing). Continue reading
The basic premises of how the economy works have shifted under our feet and the government will have to respond.
Gautam Mukunda – Writer
Can you imagine a conversation with a work Alexa giving you legal assistance instead of a human lawyer. Fasten your seatbelt. Legal and many other professions are being disrupted. Continue reading
All truth passes through three stages. First, it is ridiculed. Second, it is violently opposed. Third, it is accepted as being self-evident.
Arthur Schopenhauer – Philosopher
I’ve seen the Future Of Work. And, I don’t like it. Why? In Portland Oregon, a retail store sells kombucha, a slightly alcoholic green or black tea. Great location. Great storefront. Sure money-maker! Continue reading
Don’t limit yourself. Many people limit themselves to what they think they can do. You can go as far as your mind lets you. What you believe, remember, you can achieve.
Mary Kay Ash – Entrepreneur
Almost 40% of people according to surveys say their work and jobs make little difference to the organization, customer or marketplace. OK! So why do these jobs exist in VUCA time? Great question. Continue reading