April 19 th ‘07 Integrating People & Technology by the FutureWork Forum

April 19 th ‘07 Integrating People & Technology by the FutureWork Forum “Why would I ask someone with a job title, when I can ask someone with the answer!”

April 19 th ‘07 Integrating People & Technology by the FutureWork Forum “We are moving from genius to scenius. Ideas, strategies, plans and deployment move from closed source to open source”

April 19 th ‘07 Integrating People & Technology by the FutureWork Forum Where did our 3,000+ come from? % Respondent Profile - Nationalities 55% female 66% yrs 63% in full time study 41% 1st degree 30% post grad degree ( 59 countries)

April 19 th ‘07 Integrating People & Technology by the FutureWork Forum Headlines from the survey…. Flexibility, both how and where I work Ethical practices are paramount Life-Work balance Values more important than power Happiness in whatever I do Respect – family, friends, peer group Few differences between gender, age, geography

April 19 th ‘07 Integrating People & Technology by the FutureWork Forum Multinationals still rock! Seen generally as a force for good Are still the places to make change happen Primary vehicle for innovation Personal vehicle to travel the world BUT….hierarchical, demanding, no security

April 19 th ‘07 Integrating People & Technology by the FutureWork Forum ‘What do you want to do?’ Be happy in whatever I do Be able to work outside my country Be respected by family and friends Achieve a good life/work balance Make the world a better place, and - Work for a company with a good reputation!

April 19 th ‘07 Integrating People & Technology by the FutureWork Forum Workplace of the future…… little or no hierarchy ‘teams’ are the dominant structure ethical companies ‘work and play’ merging high tech, pleasing work space cross border/cross functional new social structures and….’fun and love’!

April 19 th ‘07 Integrating People & Technology by the FutureWork Forum Best organisations to work for will have; Learning and knowledge sharing culture Excellent ongoing communication High levels of training and development Resources (money AND expertise) Creative and dedicated people working there and be – Ethical!

April 19 th ‘07 Integrating People & Technology by the FutureWork Forum Technology is good 80% saw technology as a force for good 70% believe technology plays a central role in the workplace Organisations MUST find new ways to use technology creatively BUT… Data security/identity is important  Technology AND training 

April 19 th ‘07 Integrating People & Technology by the FutureWork Forum Technology will help us … Become “rounded,” complete ‘skin’ our lives Connect, understand, empathise Preserve our legacy - learn! Find freedom through connection Do things we can’t imagine today

April 19 th ‘07 Integrating People & Technology by the FutureWork Forum A word about the Luddites “Senior management today; hate sharing, hate open systems and don’t like information transparency. All this openness destroys their power base” “Top management is scared of communication, where everyone can have their say. They want (need) to be in control” “Over-stimulated, overwhelmed and unfulfilled, living in a world of continuous, partial attention”

April 19 th ‘07 Integrating People & Technology by the FutureWork Forum A Generation which … Is incredibly connected - physically and virtually Feels empowered to be expressive and creative Believes passionately in ‘trees and technology’ Explores and learns without prejudice Recognises rules, regulation and common sense Sees MNOs as vehicles for self development Groups technology, creativity and personal development

April 19 th ‘07 Integrating People & Technology by the FutureWork Forum But also … 60% are unfulfilled by their career 70% would like more time away from work Graduates value flexibility over pay 90% of 30-yr olds felt stifled by corporate life Most precious commodity is time! Life and work increasingly blur Sick leave on the up and up 1 in 3 knowledge workers is looking for a new job

April 19 th ‘07 Integrating People & Technology by the FutureWork Forum Some possible implications … Develop our internal communication ability (techno-social) –More open to change –More agile –People able to grow and prosper more easily Build systems that: –Encourage strategic dialogue –Enable experimentation and simulation (C-C-C) –Create and sustain meaning (organisations -vs- institutions) Leadership approach: –Manage context, not people (from encounters to communities) –Reward team achievements rather than longevity –Bring together the new and the old (beware of infectious cynicism) Attract and retain by: –Communicating technology as a motivator –Promoting a community-based culture (village -vs- city mentality) –Establish thinking communities with structure

April 19 th ‘07 Integrating People & Technology by the FutureWork Forum From Employment to Emplayment™ How do we “reach” this new generation? Who mentors whom, about what? How do we communicate with different stakeholders? How do we influence senior management? Is this really any different? What can we start doing right now? What other questions do we need to ask?

April 19 th ‘07 Integrating People & Technology by the FutureWork Forum