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The Future of the Office

Steve Odland, talks with Bob Johansen, Author and Distinguished Fellow at the Institute for the Future to discuss the future of the office.

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In this episode, The Conference Board President and CEO, Steve Odland, talks with Bob Johansen, Author and Distinguished Fellow at the Institute for the Future (IFTF). They discuss the future of the office. Tune in to find out:

  • What is a futurist and what is their main goal?
  • Why do we need offices at all?
  • How will AI and technology revolutionize the office?
  • How has the world changed to be more volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous? And how can leaders adapt?
  • How do you think “future back?”
  • What are the seven spectrums of choice around the office?
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In this episode, The Conference Board President and CEO, Steve Odland, talks with Bob Johansen, Author and Distinguished Fellow at the Institute for the Future (IFTF). They discuss the future of the office. Tune in to find out:

  • What is a futurist and what is their main goal?
  • Why do we need offices at all?
  • How will AI and technology revolutionize the office?
  • How has the world changed to be more volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous? And how can leaders adapt?
  • How do you think “future back?”
  • What are the seven spectrums of choice around the office?

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