It is not the technologies that pose a threat to the employees and the organisation's ability to survive and sustain during uncertainties; it is the culture of the organisations and the mindset of the employees that need to transform to survive
Gig-mind setters work like starfish. Unlike other mammals and living creatures, starfish have a decentralised structure, such that if any of their body parts get cut off, they will not die; instead, they pull themselves up and just grow back. Similarly, during times of uncertainty and disruptive transformations, gig- mind setters wouldn’t regress; instead, they learn and unlearn, survive and even thrive.
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The digital era is sure to bring in red-hot technologies and disruptive innovations across industrial platforms, especially in knowledge-intensive firms. A shift in the status quo would be enormous. Redefined roles and responsibilities, a shift from human interactions to human-computer interactions, and productivity to inclusivity, are just a few tectonic changes that can be expected. The unapologetic pace of change will place several organisations in a state of uncertainty. But it is not the technologies that pose a threat to the employees and the organisation’s ability to survive and sustain during uncertainties; it is the culture of the organisations and the mindset of the employees that require further transformation. This is where a gig mindset can act as a sentinel agent to sail the boat smoothly during such disruptive transformations. A solid rock but one that never rocks the boat.