A naukri.com initiative
Unite
1w
72
Image Credit: Unite
Techno-Panic: Reclaiming Human Value in the Age of Technological Obsession
- Companies in the tech industry are often too quick to adopt new technologies, mistaking adoption for innovation.
- Leaders need to ask how technology positively impacts the people who will be using it.
- The pressure to innovate often leads to poorly informed, costly decisions.
- Business leaders need to understand both the technology and its potential impact on their specific company, customers, employees, and business needs.
- Examples of companies in different stages of technology adoption, like McDonald’s, can help understand the impact of these decisions.
- Smart companies focus on understanding and solving real human problems before considering how technology can scale those solutions.
- The human-centered approach requires leveraging internal teams’ deep business knowledge and subject matter experts who bring fresh perspectives and technical expertise.
- Innovation also requires proper execution after making strategic decisions around technology investment to transform it from a risky gamble into a reliable engine for meaningful growth.
- Prioritizing solving real-world problems over chasing technology helps companies make smarter decisions and build lasting competitive advantages.
- Smart innovation rarely happens in isolation; it thrives through collaboration with those who challenge assumptions, bring fresh ideas, and help bridge the gap between ambition and execution.
Read Full Article
4 Likes
For uninterrupted reading, download the app