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Welcome back to The Lever, your guide to understanding how technology is reshaping the dynamics of the modern workplace. In this enlightening episode, your host Drew Fortin delves deep into the ever-evolving world of performance measurement and standards in the context of the future of work.
Here are some of the major themes this episode:
1. Rethinking Traditional Resumes:
In a world increasingly dominated by technology, we're bidding farewell to the age-old practice of evaluating employees based on traditional resumes. We explore how major innovations in AI, blockchain, and Web3 are fundamentally altering the way we assess the value of a worker. No more relying solely on a list of past experiences—guests like Charlie Olson, a Forbes 30 under 30 and CEO of Pando Pooling, envision a future where attributes and proven skills take center stage. Imagine presenting a concise, data-backed portrayal of your capabilities rather than a chronological job history.
2. Moneyball for Business:
Drawing inspiration from the renowned approach in baseball, the episode introduces the concept of "Moneyball for Business." Just as the Oakland Athletics used data-driven metrics to build a winning team, businesses are exploring how to apply similar principles to evaluating employees. Discover how statistics like on-base percentage and slugging percentage revolutionized baseball, and explore the potential for similar data-driven approaches in the corporate world.
3. The Promise of Web3:
Web3 technologies, blockchain, and decentralized credentials are on the horizon, promising complete ownership and portability of your career-related data. Guests like Cory Hymel, CEO of Gigster & Web3 consultant, share their insights into building workplace credentialing that can be securely anchored on the blockchain. This innovation could be a game-changer in a world where job fluidity is on the rise.
4. Standardizing Performance Metrics:
Standardization is a key theme. With technology reshaping work rapidly, the need for standardized performance metrics is more pressing than ever. From the validation of skills in the interview process to fair evaluations for all workers, we explore how standardization can level the playing field and address issues of bias and diversity.
5. Balancing Subjectivity and Objectivity:
The age-old debate between subjectivity and objectivity in performance evaluation comes to the forefront. The episode examines how technology can help strike a delicate balance, considering that not all aspects of human performance can be quantified. We hear from experts like Charlie Olson and Shuo Chen about the challenges and opportunities in this regard.
6. The Future of Work:
In a world where the nature of work is evolving rapidly, the episode offers insights into how technology will empower future employees to take charge of their career development. Discover the exciting possibilities for portfolio careers and how the workforce of tomorrow might differ from today's.
7. Finding Meaningful Work:
Throughout the episode, there's a resounding call for meaningful work. The discussion revolves around how aligning your career with your skills and passions can lead to a more successful, fulfilling, and impactful professional journey.
Join us on this enlightening journey through the future of work as we explore the dynamic shifts in performance measurement and the standards that will shape your career. Your career is your greatest asset, and understanding these emerging trends is crucial for staying ahead in the ever-changing world of work. Don't miss the insights that could define your future career path. Share your thoughts and predictions in the comments and stay tuned for our next episode!
Visit Levershow.com for more content.
Welcome back to The Lever, your guide to understanding how technology is reshaping the dynamics of the modern workplace. In this enlightening episode, your host Drew Fortin delves deep into the ever-evolving world of performance measurement and standards in the context of the future of work.
Here are some of the major themes this episode:
1. Rethinking Traditional Resumes:
In a world increasingly dominated by technology, we're bidding farewell to the age-old practice of evaluating employees based on traditional resumes. We explore how major innovations in AI, blockchain, and Web3 are fundamentally altering the way we assess the value of a worker. No more relying solely on a list of past experiences—guests like Charlie Olson, a Forbes 30 under 30 and CEO of Pando Pooling, envision a future where attributes and proven skills take center stage. Imagine presenting a concise, data-backed portrayal of your capabilities rather than a chronological job history.
2. Moneyball for Business:
Drawing inspiration from the renowned approach in baseball, the episode introduces the concept of "Moneyball for Business." Just as the Oakland Athletics used data-driven metrics to build a winning team, businesses are exploring how to apply similar principles to evaluating employees. Discover how statistics like on-base percentage and slugging percentage revolutionized baseball, and explore the potential for similar data-driven approaches in the corporate world.
3. The Promise of Web3:
Web3 technologies, blockchain, and decentralized credentials are on the horizon, promising complete ownership and portability of your career-related data. Guests like Cory Hymel, CEO of Gigster & Web3 consultant, share their insights into building workplace credentialing that can be securely anchored on the blockchain. This innovation could be a game-changer in a world where job fluidity is on the rise.
4. Standardizing Performance Metrics:
Standardization is a key theme. With technology reshaping work rapidly, the need for standardized performance metrics is more pressing than ever. From the validation of skills in the interview process to fair evaluations for all workers, we explore how standardization can level the playing field and address issues of bias and diversity.
5. Balancing Subjectivity and Objectivity:
The age-old debate between subjectivity and objectivity in performance evaluation comes to the forefront. The episode examines how technology can help strike a delicate balance, considering that not all aspects of human performance can be quantified. We hear from experts like Charlie Olson and Shuo Chen about the challenges and opportunities in this regard.
6. The Future of Work:
In a world where the nature of work is evolving rapidly, the episode offers insights into how technology will empower future employees to take charge of their career development. Discover the exciting possibilities for portfolio careers and how the workforce of tomorrow might differ from today's.
7. Finding Meaningful Work:
Throughout the episode, there's a resounding call for meaningful work. The discussion revolves around how aligning your career with your skills and passions can lead to a more successful, fulfilling, and impactful professional journey.
Join us on this enlightening journey through the future of work as we explore the dynamic shifts in performance measurement and the standards that will shape your career. Your career is your greatest asset, and understanding these emerging trends is crucial for staying ahead in the ever-changing world of work. Don't miss the insights that could define your future career path. Share your thoughts and predictions in the comments and stay tuned for our next episode!
Visit Levershow.com for more content.