Everyone's freaking out about robots taking over, right? Experts predict that by 2030, 30% of activities will be automated. What's fascinating is that while we're automating the boring, repetitive tasks (and thank God for that!), 85% of the jobs we'll be recruiting for haven't even been invented yet.

The old workplace was all about hierarchy - your position on the org chart mattered. The new workplace- is all about "wirearchy" - who's in your network. 

In tomorrow's workplace, Relationships will trump Rank. The ability to connect and build trusting relationships isn't just nice to have anymore - it's essential for survival. Connect-ability is your ultimate future-proofing skill because it creates influence, opens doors, and builds the trust that makes people want to work with you. People don't just want to work for you - they want to work WITH you. There's a difference, and it matters.

"In the workplace of the future, relationships will trump rank. More than ever, the ability to connect, to build trusting relationships that stick is more important than ever."

Actionable Tips:

  1. 🌱 Build your network NOW: Don't wait until you need it - start connecting with colleagues, industry peers, and potential mentors today

  2. 💝 Lead with value: Consider "What can I offer that would be of value to this person?" rather than "What can I get?" from every interaction

  3. 💻 Go analogue: In this digital world, do something old-school, send a card or book or perhaps an interesting article in the post 

  4. 🤝 Practice cross-team collaboration: Work across departments, teams and organisations to build your collaborative muscle

  5. 💪 Maintain relationships consistently: Great connections require ongoing attention and investment

How do your current connections stack up?

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