Futureproofing Now (S#1, Ep #9b) - The Future of Work II - The Workplace, Technology, Leadership & Culture

Futureproofing Now - The Future Beyond Innovation (hosted by Sean Moffitt)

A webcast presented by the global innovation practice Futureproofing : Next (futureproofingnext.com).

In this webcast, we’ll help leaders consider the elements driving change and hear from panelists who have strong points of view (and a high degree of optimism). We’ll also incorporate insights from our F:N 66° Guild, and kick off our newest research project: “The Future of Work 2020”. Futureproofing Now will also be inviting our valued future of work collaborators and corporate change agents to give their secrets away on the art & science of building an innovative workplace now and in the future.

WHO:

Hosted by Futureproofing : Next team: Sean Moffitt + Andrea Kates Expert collaborators and future of work specialists: Jacob Bates, CEO CommonGrounds, Bill O’Connor, technology + workplace innovation expert and Rachel Permuth – Global VP{ of Research, Sodexo

FOCUS OF THE CONVERSATION:

When it comes to the Future of Work, corporate leaders face conflicting data and a wide spectrum of opinions that make it hard to lead and challenging to know what kind of culture to strive for. We’ll tackle the toughest dualities and paint the picture for how to get ahead of trends.

FUTURE OF WORK DUALITIES:

• Tech makes work better. Tech dehumanizes the workplace.
• Collaboration is great for results. Collaboration is messy.
• We should be open for business 24/7. Work-life balance is golden for employees.
• The future of work is robots threatening people. The future of work is people, augmented by great VR/AR/AI.
• Offices and the “built environment” should look like traditional headquarters, with minor tweaks. Traditional offices are a thing of the past and leaders need a new blueprint for the built environment.
• Productivity should be the central driver of culture. Humanity should rule.
• Values should start with the assumption that profits rule. Values should serve more than profit

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:

• How to incorporate the latest workplace innovations into your company’s future
• How to develop a futureproofed game plan for designing the places where people work
• How to design “worklife” to strike the right balance between collaboration and individual contribution
• How to embrace technology while also supporting humanity in the workplace
• How to stay ahead of trends and the rapid pace of change
• How to get involved in our research project, “The Future of Work 2020”