As a teenager, I made my pocket money by programming databases. Early on, I supported individuals and teams with the shift from typewriters to the first PCs. What was intriguing…
“I never thought I could do this at work,” he expressed with a sense of wonder. “What,” I inquired, somewhat baffled, “breathe?” We had just wrapped up a morning session in an intrapreneurs training at a major corporation. Here, I unveiled aspects of my morning routine, designed to activate the body, center emotions through breathwork, and calm the mind. This preparation was vital for being fully present, to not be overrun by thoughts but to actively think our thoughts.
“Welcome to our network organization!” A pause ensues. The words hang in the air. In the virtual room, through the matrix of faces (those with their cameras on, at least), you can observe the four typical stress responses: frozen shock, an impulse to flee, flashes of anger and indignation, and then resignation. This isn’t the first management trend to disrupt the already stressful day to day. Yet another transformation…
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Much has been written about AI, and how its continuous advance into our lives seems inevitable. It provides tremendous opportunities for business and there is the displacement of half to as much as 80% of jobs in the coming decade or two. What is the future of organization then?
