Think Global, Work Local?

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I read a great article the other day on a favourite blog of mine – Invisible Oranges.Invisible Oranges is predominantly concerned with heavy music and the streaming tracks are the major drawcard, but I tend to read every article on the site as the writing is generally excellent and thought provoking. (I know this sounds [...]

I read a great article the other day on a favourite blog of mine – Invisible Oranges.

Invisible Oranges is predominantly concerned with heavy music and the streaming tracks are the major drawcard, but I tend to read every article on the site as the writing is generally excellent and thought provoking. (I know this sounds like someone who reads Playboy for the articles – but in this case it is true).

The article *in question examines the concept of whether a “local” or “regional” sound applies to music in an age when access to influences from around the globe are both mere seconds away and largely free. This idea of a localised voice is also reflected in the art world where the best art (most affecting/arresting/interesting) has historically been a reflection of time and place.

What is happening in the world of work?

Maybe the ongoing push to globalisation has been at the expense of what makes organisations and the experience of work itself unique. Without regional separation, can individual thinking and innovation have the necessary breathing room to develop and become the point of difference required to compete? Or will we merely have a slightly less interesting environment with the same top 10 hits on the chart, the same workforce strategies and a homogenous business culture?

What an inspiring place that would be.

Let me know if you have encountered any negative impacts of globalisation at work (or any top tips on bands to check out)

RP



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