I’m attending an event this week called The Big Tent. It’s part of an initiative (mild panic) currently being run by the CIPD and Jericho Chambers, under the banner of ‘The Future of Work is Human‘. By way of further explanation of what to expect on Wednesday, I’ve pinched this from the event website:
Through a mix of panel discussions, videos and small table-based conversations we will explore whether the future of work really should, can and will be human and if so, how to support, develop and harness that power into a successful, productive and fulfilled workforce.
The gathering will combine inspiring plenary talks, open conversations and workshops, through which the community will rotate to contribute and challenge existing ideas. The conversations will be hosted by those currently running the work streams and other aspects of the Future of Work is Human project. It will conclude with a “what can we learn/what can we apply?” commitment session to help build a shared manifesto.
Prior to attending the event, we’ve been invited to email in a wish. I sent in:
‘I wish…we would all be a little kinder to one another’
and because I can sometimes be a little greedy, I have a few more wishes too.
- I wish I didn’t feel under pressure to wear a suit to the event.
- I wish we were a little less self interested, and a little more community focused.
- I wish I was a little bit taller, I wish I was a baller.
- I wish we were better at learning from our mistakes.
- I wish we didn’t assume that hierarchical seniority is the same things as leadership.
- I wish to integrate the difference without losing it.
- I wish we were more interested in cocreation and coactive power, and less interested in coercion.
- I wish the trains ran on time.
Doubtless there will be lots shared during and after the event, I’ll signpost stuff on the day and beyond. In the meantime, whether you are going to the event or not, I’d love to hear your wishes too, please.
