Sleep and Work The Economist reported a few years ago that sleep deprivation is a very poor way to form memories (The Big Sleep). I find it interesting how we continue to do things that self-reinforce the negatives of our technology. Because we can be connected to the Net all the time, from phone to tablet to game console, we are starting to mimic its behavior, rather than … [Read more...] about Sleep and Work: Improve Performance at Work by Getting Some Sleep
Future of Work
The Tens: Ten Ways to Vacation At Work
Make a choice about where you work, and when you work. Start rethinking the way you use your work day. If you can't figure out how to take a week of vacation, then take an hour or so, and do one of the the following: Ten Ways to Vacation At Work Go to a movie at a time other than lunch. Take in the whole thing and then stand outside the theater, look into the sky, and … [Read more...] about The Tens: Ten Ways to Vacation At Work
USC Develops Quantum Computer Encased In A Diamond
This is the kind of story that should get the attention of workforce development people. Sure, the technology is years away, but think about the skills and knowledge required if this becomes a reality. Traditional electronics theory, techniques and many aspects of manufacturing and assembly fall away if you start to speculate on how to productionize this technology and what … [Read more...] about USC Develops Quantum Computer Encased In A Diamond
What is Emotional Infrastructure?
What is Emotional Infrastructure? Historically, organizations were either small, tight-knit communities or they were larger amalgams of communities more or less designed to achieve an organization's goals. Although organizations may be divided into functions or lines of business, the association of employment and brand offered common ground. Even in the most dysfunctional … [Read more...] about What is Emotional Infrastructure?
Disneyland and the Industrial Age: Audio-Animatronics and the Future of Work
Buzz Lightyear is the epitome of the tireless robotic entertainment worker. A great example of Disneyland and the Industrial Age. Disneyland and the Industrial Age Below is a bit of a wandering thought piece after returning from a recent trip to Disneyland. If you don't make it through the text, here are the key points: Disneyland was built with a clear … [Read more...] about Disneyland and the Industrial Age: Audio-Animatronics and the Future of Work
