043: Evolving With Today’s Digital Workplace

Mar 11, 2020

Digital Enterprise Society is the authority on the transformation to a digital enterprise, impacting all areas of an organization. Tune in for discussions among industry leaders about operations and action needed to drive digitization principles forward for the future of product development and life cycles. 

 

In today’s episode, Thom Singer and Craig Brown welcome Lory Antonucci, the director of workforce innovations and solutions at Manpower. Lory understands the importance of evolving with the constantly changing digital workplace, and she shares effective ways to embrace those changes at any stage in your career.  She highlights three important connections you need to make in the digital workplace and offers practical advice for both managers that need to lean into coaching and to the younger generation as they are just starting their careers.

 

On today’s podcast, you will learn:

 

How to evolve with today’s digital transformations

• Evolution is essential to continued survival and this applies to the digital world, too
• Why do we have to adapt to modern technologies?
• Embracing change is a critical component to a successful transformation
• Seek opportunities to obtain additional training and solicit feedback from peers and managers 
• Stay curious and take chances when they are presented to you

• Many companies allocate company funds for promoting learning and inspiration

 

Top 3 digital connections you need to make

• Connections across company organizations and well as with supply chains and the community
• Connections made with data that supports quantifiable knowledge
• Connections made from mission-oriented work provide opportunities to connect with like-minded people

 

What managers need to know about workforce changes

• Coaching employees through a vision will be more effective than spouting directives
• Creative problem solving and critical thinking skills are in high demand 
• Areas of computing and artificial intelligence are not as essential as refined human skills

 

The importance of networking

• Designers of solutions are more effective when they share ideas with others
• Connections and shared experiences with other people are an essential component to a successful career  
• A good network doesn’t require additional education or expense, but it is extremely valuable to your career

 

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