Mastering the Digital Workplace

Digital is about the new way of working. It’s not just about technology, advanced tools and their application; it’s an entirely new way of working. How you and your organisation embrace these means and methods will determine your growth, progress and results.

The trends that will play a part in how you or your organisation respond to inevitable changes are: information accessibility, change in mindset, workplace redesign, job redesign, organisation structure redesign, digital transformation and data analytics.

Connectors are people who are good at connecting; those who can broker change, tell the story of change and get people to be more appreciative and understanding of the effort required to achieve it.

You need a team to transition into the new world of work. There is no one person, no one leader, no one function that will be able to do this, as this is a collaborative activity.

To succeed in a digital workplace, you have to set up your workspace, establish a daily routine, communicate with your team, take breaks, think of your well-being and plan your day.

On the other side of the spectrum, we’ll look into how to avoid common remote work pitfalls such as getting sucked into doing household chores, procrastinating, spoiling yourself, working anywhere (in an unproductive space) and binging on social media.

A digital workplace framework that is focused on you is essential to success because it provides a single reference point that can evolve as the organisation transforms. The framework helps you develop a strategy and roadmap to succeed in today’s quickly changing market conditions.

Your digital toolbox contains the tools and technologies that you require to complete your tasks. Every company or business has a digital toolbox, but the tools available differ by industry and job function.

Some useful tips for managing change when transitioning to a digital workplace include having a technological strategy, treating your employees as consumers and looking at organisation survival.