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Recent research shows that over 80% of operational downtime is due to the way assets are operated. In this article, Mark Venables of Forbes show why even the most advanced technology can become tainted when there isn't a focus on organizational culture and collaboration between teams.

Are People The Biggest Challenge In Digital Transformations? People are key to digital transformation. Technology alone cannot drive change.

What would YOU give up to keep your smartphone?

More than a quarter of British Columbians would give up spouse for smartphone | CBC News While large appliances in our home are becoming more energy efficient, smartphones and other small electronics are taking up more power, according to BC Hydro.

Why are 84% of Forbes Global 2000 companies failing in their digital transformation efforts so far? Because they’re obsessing over the technology without re-aligning the people or the culture. It’s not an either/or proposition – you need both. Yet companies are spending billions on shiny new toys and hoping the old skills and attitudes will shift too. Wishful thinking.

Digital transformation success relies on people, not technologies Creating a team that understands change as a core competency is more important than technology when it comes to digital transformation.

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How to check email on vacation and still enjoy yourself Smartphones often blur the line between professional and personal life, so if you must check your work email, follow these guidelines to set some limits.

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This 'I'm on Vacation' Auto-Reply Email Is Freaking Brilliant Why should you be burdened with digging through two weeks of emails the moment you get back?

In this article, Teresa Spangler states that “culture is the single most important factor” in digital transformation. Is your company thinking about the human impact as they race to build shiny new tools? If not, it might be a good time to reflect on how the technology will affect your most precious assets – your people. http://ow.ly/7CZu30kk9H1

"Karoshi" is the Japanese word for 'Death by Overwork'. Is your job important enough to die for? This worn-out monk doesn't think so.

Forget office workers, now Japanese monks are being overworked Monk’s lawyer says client was forced to perform paid labour far beyond his spiritual duties, and at times worked for more than two months straight

This is a solid article that highlights the complexity of communicating in a high-tech world. The author has great insights for leaders and companies who believe in the power of human connection.

Don’t Underestimate the Effects of Poor Communication Skills Increased connectivity doesn’t mean increased connection, and that can mean trouble for employees and organizations. Improved communication skills can help.

There’s a difference between showing emotion and using emotional intelligence.

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Effective communication is often the key to solving so many of our problems, and yet, it isn’t always easy.

3 TED Talks To Improve Your Communication Skills Effective communication is often the key to solving so many of our problems, and yet, it isn’t always easy.

In this study by Adam Alter, almost half the teens said they'd rather break a bone than lose their phone. Leann and I have spent a lot of time managing tech addiction in our house, and I hope my kids would choose wisely. But maybe I'm deluding myself; how do you think your kids would respond?

Teens would rather break their bones than lose their phones Teens would rather break their bones than lose their phones Follow Follow Business Insider 24 Apr 2018 7:36 PM   With access to apps that instantly connects us to millions of users, much of our day is spent hunched over a screen. Adam Alter, author of ''Irresistible,'' explores ...

How many hours do you spend in meetings each week? Elon Musk has some great advice for making that number smaller.

Elon Musk Just Gave the World's Best Productivity Advice in a Single, Short Sentence And we all owe him a debt of gratitude for pointing out the obvious.