ETUI-ETUC conference 2016 Panel 5 Tobias Kämpf

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Tobias Kämpf, Andreas Boes, Kira Marrs
The Digital Transformation
and the Future of Knowledge Work
Digital assembly line or new humanization of work?
ETUI/ETUC Conference: Shaping the new world of work
Panel 5: Future of jobs in the digital network economy
Brussels, June 27th 2016

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We are witnessing a fundamental change
in economy and society
Disruptive innovation and new business models
The European economies as future subcontractors of Google & co?
New production models and value chains:
Industry 4.0, Internet of Things, Cloud Working and Crowd Sourcing
New concepts for work, organization and corporations
From bureaucratic to agile corporation, workplace of the future,
work anytime-anyplace
Impact of digitization on employment
„Tsunami on the job market“ or new effects on employment?

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What constitutes the essence of the digital transformation?
What is happening to knowledge work?
How can we actively shape this transformation?
Three Questions

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What is the essence of the digital transformation?
● What is really new? Information
space constitutes a new space for
social action
● Internet as the „operating system“
– information space interconnects
society as a whole
● Information space is a new space
for production: starting point for
the development of work in 21
century
● Collaboration and exchange
of knowledge
● New transparency through
information systems
● Flow-of-information becomes the
backbone of organizations
● Leap in productive forces: „general
intellect“ (Marx) vs. „big brother“

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Future of knowledge work?
Scenario 2: „New humanization
of the digital work world“
● Total transparency and control
of employees
● New types of industrialization and
standardization of knowledge work
● New insecurities even for highly
skilled professionals
● Rising stress levels and increased
risk of burn-out
● Empowerment of employees
● Collaboration and sharing
of knowledge
● New chances for freedom
of working time
● New participation possibilities
and a democratization of the work
world
Scenario 1: „Digital assembly
lines and digital control“

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How can we actively shape this transformation?
● Add humanity to a solely technical debate:
A digital work world needs to be shaped by the people
● Rethink priorities:
Make use of new opportunities in terms of collaboration and interaction
between human beings
● Three central fields of action:
Actively shape the ongoing structural changes of work
Prevent regulatory systems of work from eroding
Use this chance to start the journey of a new humanization of work

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Further Information:
Dr. Tobias Kämpf
ISF München
Jakob-Klar-Str. 9, 80796 München
+49 (0) 89 272921-0
tobias.kaempf@isf-muenchen.de
www.wing-projekt.de
Thank you very much for your attention!