Fundamental assumptions about work need to be reconsidered
These themes from our Convening reveal how our assumptions about work must shift. As Wisdom Weaver Dr. Stijn Broecke said, “Nothing about the future is inevitable.”
Fostering trust and community in the Future of Work — themes from our Convening
Our Wisdom Weavers find that connections formed easily online are not as authentic and rich as in person. People need human contact to foster strong communities.
Groundbreaking researchers around the globe examine the Future of Work
Experts on the future of work often identify as futurists or innovationists. These prominent thinkers discuss the changing nature of work, the opportunities for human development, and the risks ahead for people and the planet.
Now is the time to reimagine the future of cities
Businesses and workers are no longer bound by geographical limitations due to advances in technology and workplace behavior. It’s time to reimagine the role of cities in our lives.
Covid-19 will have lasting effects on workplace culture
Across an 18-month-long pandemic, workplace patterns shifted, and people re-discovered the importance of relationships. Many of these changes will become permanent.
The future of education will determine how people succeed at work
Access to knowledge is access to opportunity. Inclusive learning opportunities are essential for ensuring that all people develop skills that enable flourishing at work.
Preparing children for the future requires imagination
Some experts believe that children under the age of five will have jobs that have not yet been invented. Preparing children for the future requires imagining possibilities that do not yet exist.
Extended life spans will transform workplace norms
Population trends will collide in the workplace — where as many as four generations will work side-by-side. New leadership competencies related to aging will emerge.
Technological advances affect almost every aspect of work
Our Wisdom Weavers examined medical advances, new methods of personal development, and the biggest concern of all: equal access to technology.
Positive relationships foster trust and collaboration — which are vital for success
Healthy Interpersonal connections accelerate productivity and innovation. Organizations will need to prioritize relationships in the age of technology.