Full Description
Everything we do is impacted by technology—how we communicate with others, connect at work, learn at school, and live our lives. We are accustomed to and dependent on technology. But how do we rethink our approach to the new technologic world of work, leadership, lifelong learning, skill development, and careers? The accelerated pace of technology and competition is causing workplace environments to become more technical, diverse, and in need of disruptive leaders. This new landscape requires innovative styles of leadership and new techniques of managing organizations. Digital Disruption: The Future of Work, Skills, Leadership, Education, and Careers in a Digital World covers the key forces impacting the future of work, industries, leadership styles, skills, and education with a focus on how to remain relevant in an ever-increasingly complex digital world.
Drawing on over twenty years of research, Dr. Tracey Wilen's twelfth book will intrigue readers with up-to-date information on the latest trends in a disruptive world, along with practical advice, innovative best practices, case examples, and pragmatic tips and pointers. Digital Disruption offers educators, executives, and students a fresh approach on how to navigate the future to ensure success. Digital Disruption is suitable for myriad courses, programs, and students, including business, education, sociology, human resources, gender studies, technology, leadership, management, and career management.
Contents
List of Figures and Tables - Introduction: Digital Disruption - The Impact of Technology on Society - The Future of Work - The Future of Industry - Disruptive Leadership - Women as Disruptive Leaders - Leading a Diverse Workforce - Don't Let Technology Control-Alt-Delete Your Job - New Skills for a Digital World - Disrupted Education - The Future of You: Is it Time for a Career Selfie? - Finale.
