Most experts believe that we are in the midst of the fourth industrial revolution.

The previous revolutions brought forth new technologies and different ways of working. Many skilled workers found themselves replaced by machines. Yet, it created an opportunity for education and prompted the adoption of a whole new skill set needed to handle the then-modern machinery.

The fourth industrial revolution is going to be fundamentally different than the others with its blend of all forms of technologies and their interaction across the physical, digital, and biological domains.

The top 10 technologies that will transform the global economy in the next 20 years and will have an impact on the future of Project Management are:

1. Mobile Internet

2. Artificial Intelligence

3. Virtual / Augmented Reality

4. Cloud Technology

5. Internet of Things

6. Advanced Robotics

7. Biometric Technology

8. 3D Printing

9. Genomics

10. Blockchain

Not every emerging technology will alter the Project Management landscape – but some truly do have the potential to disrupt the status quo, alter the way we manage and control projects.

Are you ready for the next revolution?

How can you best get prepared for the Fourth Industrial Revolution?

Please stay tuned for the next article, where I provide you with four principles to compete in this new digital era.