Organisations adopting blockchain technologies can be viewed as Human-Machine Networks (HMNs), where combinations of humans and machines interact with each other. The more an organisation moves towards a ‘Decentralised Autonomous Organisation’ (DAO) design, the more efficient and autonomous it will…
The Chinese government has outlined its plans to unite what it calls the Greater Bay Area into a giant megalopolis, and transform it into a high-tech centre that could rival California’s Silicon Valley and Japan’s Tokyo Bay. Read more in…
In recent years, the tech and startup scene in New York has notably ballooned — evolving from the Valley’s obscure younger sibling to one of the top cities for talent, entrepreneurship and venture capital investment. Read more in TechCrunch NYC…
Recent research by Hired found that company culture is the second most important factor candidates consider when considering whether to work for a company. Teams may be more far-flung, have different backgrounds, and have varied communication preferences. Read more in Fast…
Its president, Carlos Alvarado Quesada, said at Davos 2019: “Seventy years ago, Costa Rica did away with the army. This allows for many things. Eight percent of our GDP is invested in education because we don’t have to spend on…
We all benefit from working with diverse people with different opinions. But to take advantage of everything they have to offer, we have to start speaking the same language.Let’s take a look at some of the easiest ways to understand…
Looking to the future, he sees two major areas of technology becoming key drivers of workplace transformation. First, natural language interfaces will see greater use of virtual assistant devices.Second, is augmented reality (AR). Read more in raconteur The changing company…
Most of us are conditioned in both our personal and professional lives to make changes based on outside factors. Whenever change comes from the outside, we are forced to react to it. Rather than being proactive, we find ourselves constantly putting…
Loneliness is a global issue. Half a million Japanese are suffering from social isolation. The U.K. recently appointed a minister for loneliness, the first in the world. What do cities have to do with loneliness? Read more in Fast Company How…
Who says change needs to be hard? Organizational change expert Jim Hemerling thinks adapting your business in today’s constantly-evolving world can be invigorating instead of exhausting. He outlines five imperatives, centered around putting people first, for turning company reorganization into…
