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Book SynopsisIn a world where an increasing number of people work remotely, Invisible Work is a new skillset and framework to ensure personal and business success - from the author of The Creative Economy. Just as power has moved from boardrooms into the domain of dynamic individuals, Invisible Work maps the evolution of this new way of being and succeeding. It is a mindset of deeply focused, value-added thinking and sharing. It is a process of creativity that combines emotional intelligence and collaboration. It is the key to the success of a growing army of self-employed workers. This is an emerging field of work in which new business domains and creative endeavours are based on personal interests and digital connections. Howkins lays out a visionary framework for working practice and success. He focuses on the ways in which we think most innovatively, how we best share those private ideas, and how we make unseen connections and remain authentic while staking out our domain in a virtual world.
Trade Review'This wise and inspiring book shows us the true meaning of work in the 21st century ... Essential reading for anyone in pursuit of a more productive and purposeful life.' - Paul Owens, Founder & Chairman of BOP Consulting and Director of the World Cities Cultural Forum
Table of ContentsReal Work: what exactly are we doing, and why? New Work: six reasons why work is disappearing Invisible Work: how to recognise it Thinkability: how to think it and do it Liveability: the power to be single-minded in a group Go Visible: turning thoughts into actions The Incorporated Self: how law and technology hide work Third Spaces: mixing places Mindful Machines: how we and AI can co-work invisibly Ripples: changing the future of work
