Collaboration (2)

Having a laptop, mobile phone and access to the internet is often enough for most knowledge workers to be able to do their work when and where they want and to be able to contact their colleagues via the telephone, a video call or by collaboration using platforms such as Microsoft Teams. Technological progress makes this possible and easier, but labor market trends certainly affect how fast this progress occurs. Therefore, we will cover three significant ones in this blog.

The importance of collaboration in the work environment has never been so vital, yet creating effective collaboration can be challenging for all types of organisations. When people work together problems are solved faster, solutions are generated and a culture of teamworkis created - but how do you create that culture?

The University of Tilburg aims to be a modern and innovative university. This finds expression in, among other things, The Cube, which was opened in June 2018. This new building on the university campus exudes innovation and focuses on promoting collaboration between visitors. The technology is both easy to use and manageable.

As stated in my previous blogpost, two elements are needed for collaboration technology to enable digital transformation: Trust in people and trust in technology. To truly work together, people need to develop a solid relationship with each other. To utilize technology, people need to trust it.

Employees, clients and collaborators are now choosing to meet from different places and spaces, using video conferencing, digital whiteboarding and virtual workspaces to stay connected and work together more effectively. Perhaps more importantly, these tools allow businesses to transform their meetings into collaborative, activity-based sessions which inspire true creativity.

Why focusing on user experience is key to get the true benefits of the third platform A couple of years ago, the International Data Corporation (IDC) introduced the third platform as the third revolution of computing. Striving for innovation, organizations are investing more in the technology forces that are driving the third platform: cloud, big data/analytics, social business and mobility. As stated by IDC, the core element of the third platform is ‘bringing IT closer to the core of business activities and the workplace’. Where do organizations currently stand regarding this process?

Siw-Gøril Nystad Wiik has now worked as a Customer Success Advisor in Kinly for six months. She has become a valued addition to the Kinly family. Siw nevertheless turns out to have many talents, and speed, she is not afraid of!