As technology continues to advance at a rapid pace, your digital skills continue to evolve, often without you even noticing. But here’s the question:
Is technology empowering you to be more productive, or is it quietly undermining your focus and wellbeing?
Over the last 30 years, smartphones and email have caused the most disruption in the digital space, impacting our digital skills development both personally and professionally.
Australians now spend an average of 5.67 hours daily on their phones, checking them 7.8 times per hour, causing significant impacts on behavior and attention.
Email overload is equally pervasive, with the average person receiving over 100 work emails per day. These habits highlight how deeply these tools have permeated our lives, often leading to distractions and interruptions in work and life flow.
Shifting our approach: It’s not just about tools – It’s about skills
The solution lies not in the tools themselves but in our approach to using them.
Investing in cutting-edge technology won’t enhance productivity or problem-solving abilities if there’s no understanding of how and when to apply these tools effectively.
In fact, without proper knowledge and strategy, technology can become more of a hindrance than a help, leading to confusion, inefficiency, and poor outcomes. The key is to focus on foundational skills like critical thinking, creativity, work ethic and resilience, that enable people to use technology thoughtfully and purposefully, ensuring that it serves as a true asset rather than a potential liability.
How skills development can improve your team’s wellbeing
Investing in skills development is crucial for any organisation. Sticking to the status quo yields no returns—in fact, it’s costing Australian businesses $9 million a day.
Mathew Gilbertson, Digital Skills Productivity Specialist
When employees see the value in the tools they use, they become more engaged, productive, and connected.
Introducing a Digital Skills Coach Program across an organisation, fosters a culture of collective learning and experience. People who incorporate digital skills development into their daily routine are more open to change—they don’t just accept it; they embrace and drive it.
A long-term Digital Skills Coaching Program is the most effective way to achieve sustainable, and progressive change.
So, what should this program focus on?
The path to a more engaged and productive workforce lies in how we approach technology and skills development.
By investing in people and not just tools, we can create a workplace where everyone thrives. The Digital Skills Coach program has been created to improve digital tool use and promote a culture of digital expertise and ongoing growth.
The program uses a three –pointed approach to see lasting change through live delivery, focusing on tailored training, progress monitoring and ongoing support.
To find out how your organisation can maximise its return on technology investments through enhanced digital skills, get in touch with our team today.
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