9 June 2020
Insights to help you transform ways of working so people love their jobs!
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As restrictions start to lift post COVID-19 lock down we find ourselves in a world where a technological revolution has kicked off massive change in many aspects of our lives, none moreso than in our work.
THE 4TH INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION…
Here Helen Souness of RMIT Online, writes about the future of the Australian workforce where a major transition to technological roles is predicted, and outlines why now is the perfect time for employers to bridge the skills gap with investment in the upskilling and development of staff.
Coronavirus pandemic is an opportunity to fix the skills gaps in technology
AGILE - IT’S NOT JUST ABOUT SOFTWARE
Long perceived as the sole realm of software development, we are now seeing Agile practices creep into other domains where they are then adapted for best fit - and marketing is no exception. Here Andrea Fryrear of Agile Sherpas, shares some of the takeouts from leading marketing practitioners and analysts in regard to Agile as captured in her latest State of Agile Marketing report.
REMOTE WORKING … IS IT REALLY THE HOLY GRAIL?
For post COVID-19 there is a lot of chatter about the shift to Remote Working becoming the new normal. And whilst being able to work from anywhere has its perks it seems we are yet to fully understand the pitfalls especially when it comes to promotions, mentoring and staff development. Here Tom Simonite, in an article for Wired, delves into some of the potential issues still needing to be addressed.
CHANGE IS HARD ESPECIALLY FOR ORGANISATIONS
Martec’s Law, as devised by Scott Brinker in 2013, states that technology changes at an exponential rate, but organizations change at a logarithmic rate. So whilst most see digital transformation as the way forward, why is it that organisations find it so hard to change?
THE FUTURE IS… WOMEN TOO
“Technology needs to be designed and built by everybody and until that point it will fail to meet the needs of society equally” states Founder and CEO of Code like a Girl, Ally Watson in this article about the importance of gender diversity in technology and what we can do to make it happen.
FROM THE ARCHIVES
Love them or hate them, video calls are fast becoming the new normal. So what can be done to improve the experience? Here’s a Mini Hack where Alex gives you a few useful tips. (Podcast, 8mins)
AND ANOTHER THING…
The schedule for Web Directions Code://remote 2020 has been released and it’s only $195 to attend if you register here before June 30!
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Atlassian is making several of the tools it has been using to help employees adapt during the COVID-19 crisis free to everyone. Details here.
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Office essentials: take the morning coffee to the next level with the dulcet tones of James Hoffmann… Understanding Espresso - Part One: Dose
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Is it time for an organisational health check? We’ve consolidated everything you need to consider into a convenient POSTER.
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