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As paradoxical it is to know man seems to have mastered the beasts since ages despite its apparently weak physical build and smaller size, it is intriguing to understand accept that technology has and will only increase this mastery – in this new economy, no more is it about brick and mortar structures any more. I can imagine many corporation heads deriving a sort of satisfaction from that lovely facade, pleasant water fountain, the corner office and brigade of people reporting to the individual.
Hofstede’s study on cultural differences took into account the space being indicative of a particular cultural setting and the power reposed in a position – I wonder if the same study conducted now would keep such high importance on space- power distance is not as important as it used to be. With the possibility of reaching infinity in various spheres now becoming realistic, things are fast changing.
In this new economy, it’s about getting smarter – no more do you need a brigade of semi-competent, highly specialized individuals to run huge departments. Now, you need competent, versatile, technology-savvy, proactive, learning individuals. It’s all about the battle of minds in the new economy – whoever has the best minds would be the winner in the long-term.
Clearly, this would mean new types of work setting, more global cultural exchange, common business terms across a wider world, more emphasis on technology, more emphasis on innovation (not just the regular rut, but actual productive work delivery) and definitely newer, higher and remarkable compensation for those who qualify. Some years into the future, all jobs, except non-tradeable ones, would be benchmarked on global parameters as far as standard of craftsmanship, quality and pay are concerned.
It’s clear the coming decade is going to produce more millionaires than in any previous decade in human history – since every mind is a factory with growth and productivity as output deliverables, innovation being the point of distinction and the channel (internet and the new media) becoming widely available, the way the world works is bound to change.
The age of industrial revolution is fast fading, the fixed-form factory work environment is obsolete. The sooner we accept it, the better it will be for our future.
The world is changing; the question is are you geared up for it?
