What will the world be like 10 years from now? Given the current pace of technological change, not to mention the ongoing economic, environmental, and geopolitical turmoil, one thing is certain: that will change significantly.
Especially as the workplace continues to evolve. For many companies, the COVID-19 pandemic triggered massive changes that are still ongoing. And artificial intelligence, especially new generative AI tools, is already changing many aspects of daily work across a variety of industries and professions.
Of course, 10 years is a big leap, and it's hard to say with 100% certainty what your life will be like by then. But we can make educated guesses by speculating about what's happening today and imagining how broader societal changes will continue to impact our lives. These are some of the trends that I think could be on the agenda for the second half of the next decade.
Robots and AI in the workplace
AI will be the most transformative technology of the next decade and will be deeply ingrained and integrated into our working lives by 2035. AI, more than mechanization or digitalization before it, will transform the way we think about tools. This is a huge deal because tools millions of years ago set us apart from other animals and allowed us to evolve and become the dominant species on Earth. By 2035, tools will become our cognitive and collaborative partners.
We leverage AI to increase creativity, increase efficiency, and solve problems in innovative ways. Similar to the digital tools we use today, autonomous, highly maneuverable robots can be used in construction (laying bricks, pouring concrete, wiring), agriculture (sowing and harvesting crops, health monitoring), monitoring), logistics (warehousing operations), and other industries. , inventory management), logistics (delivery), environmental cleaning, and emergency response. In office-based jobs, intelligent machines handle scheduling, record-keeping, compliance, recruitment, and creating personalized work schedules. AI tools can also help us monitor our health and adjust our work-life balance, helping us recognize stress and overwork and avoid dangerous situations.
A sustainable and resilient workplace
Unfortunately, the need for action to prevent damage to the planet seems even more urgent in 2035. For those who follow science, it seems inevitable that new laws and regulations will be introduced that can have a major impact on the world. many areas of our lives. This includes work and workplace culture, making green initiatives no longer a “nice-to-have” but critical to business survival.
As energy costs rise and water scarcity worsens in many parts of the world, green and sustainable practices will become ingrained in business and culture. The growing awareness and importance placed on sustainability by younger generations means that more and more purchasing decisions will be based on a company's environmental footprint.
AI is also essential to building more resilient businesses that can withstand the challenges of difficult times. This includes automating processes around adaptability and emergency planning. This is critical to building organizations that can survive and thrive in difficult environments and political situations.
Hyperconnected digital ecosystem
In 2035, the digital tools and platforms we rely on to be productive and work will be hyper-connected, persistent virtual environments designed to improve productivity and collaboration. Virtual reality (VR) environments are so immersive that barriers to remote teamwork are virtually non-existent, making communication with remote colleagues as intuitive and frictionless as it would be if everyone was in the same room. there is no.
Almost every aspect of our work, from the organizations we work for to customer touch points to the products and services we offer, exists as a digital twin, and learning and upskilling can be personalized with a fully integrated platform. This is done through a learning path designed to enable on-the-job learning. Vocational training in a safe and risk-free augmented reality (AR) environment. This hyper-connected digital landscape improves productivity and efficiency by optimizing work processes and fostering a culture of innovation, experimentation, and continuous learning.
human renaissance
Well, maybe this is more of an anti-technology trend than a technology one. No, I don't think there will be a major rejection of technology or a return to a pre-digital era.
But I believe that in a world where intelligent, autonomous machines are the norm, there will be a greater appreciation for our innate human skills. Those of us who display superior creative problem-solving skills, emotional intelligence, critical thinking, and human-to-human communication skills are increasingly valuable to any workforce we choose to join. You will be a valuable and essential member.
This may require some shedding of ego, as the next generation of great leaders and thinkers will undoubtedly hand over some of their decision-making and strategic planning to machines and algorithms. There will be little room for “my way or the royal road” mentality. However, it will not be a complete takeover. Those who can balance the efficiency of their driving skills with human touch and qualities that are still difficult to imitate by machines will certainly be highly sought after.
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