The Future of Work: Reflections on the Next Global Stage

摘要

To quote Yogi Berra: "Making predictions is dangerous, particularly ones about the future." Perhaps one should take his advice and leave the future to itself. However, as long as the universe prompts us with cues, the temptation to read between the lines and to identify trends and patterns is impossible to resist. Five emerging trends - Networks, Co-creation, Globalization, Open Innovation, and Real Time - have captured the limelight during the opening decade of the 21st century. As we explore the mosaic resulting from the convergence of these five forces, work takes on a new meaning. Are we properly preparing the emerging workforce for the future of work?