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How Technology Impacts Collaboration

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It's safe to say that it's not possible to have collaboration at scale without technology. In fact technology is one of the biggest factors driving any type of collaboration in our organizations today. To explore the role that technology plays in bringing our people and information closer together I spoke with Jeffrey Rodman, the co-founder of Polycom (who is a member of our Future of Work Community). Many of you are familiar with Polycom and, in fact, have used their products (remember those triangle conference phones?). In this episode of the future of work podcast Jeff and I explore the differences in collaboration between smaller and larger organizations and if we still need offices. We cover Millennials, freelancers and the contingent workforce; and how collaboration plays a role in connecting these different types of employees. We also talk the about challenges associated with collaboration and, Jeff takes us through some of the cool technologies that he’s working on at Polycom. We conclude with Jeff’s advice to organizations, managers and employees who are looking to improve collaboration within their organization. Tune in for a great discussion With Jeff Rodman on the role of technology in collaboration!

What you will learn in this episode

  • A snapshot of Rodman’s background, and the history of Polycom
  • Why is collaboration a big challenge to organizations and factors organizations need to think about
  • Rodman’s views on today’s workspaces and how Polycom is addressing the challenges
  • Rodman’s perspective on flexible work and the role corporate culture plays in collaboration
  • Insights on the impact of freelancers and contingent workforce, Millennials, and other groups on collaboration
  • Is collaboration different for smaller vs larger organizations
  • Rodman’s insights on the future of technology in collaboration
  • Rodman’s views on internal social networks
  • Rodman’s advice to managers and business leaders as well as employees
  • Rodman’s 10 yr. forecast of the typical work day that includes collaboration technology

Jacob Morgan is a keynote speaker, author (most recently of The Future of Work), and futurist. You can get the first 30 pages of his book for free as well as weekly content on the future of work by subscribing to his newsletter.