Work From Anywhere

CHAPTER 7SLAYING THE BEAST(S)

Surveys about the way work is changing are also commonplace, with the aim of gaining an understanding of the playing field. Emerging trends are being spotted.

What are these surveys and trend‐spotters hoping to find? They are trying to provide armour to steel us for the battle. They are attempting to uncover and predict what is causing us pain and the key trends that we need to be mindful of to be ahead of the curve. In other words, they are trying to understand the next ‘battle’ and the ‘beast’ that workplaces of the future may potentially be facing.

Facing a future of relentless change and constant uncertainty puts individuals and organisations on guard to the omnipresent beasts. When it comes to a work from anywhere (WFA) or hybrid workforce, in this chapter we've nailed down the four big battles that you and your team will need to overcome. It may be that you are already finding yourself in the middle of these battles.

Sharpen your swords, don your shield — it's time to use the skills that you've been honing over the previous chapters, and step into the ultimate battle (regardless of how much you might be shaking in your boots).

Of course, we're not going to push you out to battle without any understanding of how the battle works, or without the tools you'll require. First, we talk about the beasts, because the more you understand them, the ...