This video explores how, as the workplace is changing, the nature of work is also changing. Identify the main forces shaping work in the future and get a picture of what a typical days work will be.
This program features psychologist Peter Quarry, interviewing David Mercer, Director of the Futures Observatory, The Open University, UK.
David Mercer led the Futures Observatory, a major research project by the Open University Business School looking into future developments in society.
It developed new research techniques, especially in terms of scenario forecasting, to build a 'futures' database of more than a million elements. This has resulted in publication of several dozen papers, as well as the book 'Future Revolutions' (published by Orion Business) and advice being requested by governments and international agencies. He recently retired.
- effects of new organisational structures, alliances and globalisation on work
- self managing teams and the trend to greater empowerment
- effect of Information Communication technology on knowledge work
- the glass ceiling and the feminisation of management
- 'core jobs' versus 'hobby jobs'
- Executives
- Managers
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