Topic: “Global Upheaval and the Reshaping of Organizations”
Thursday, March 19th, 2025 at 10:00 am to 11:30 am Pacific time.
McKinsey’s “The State of Organizations 2026” report, released in February 2026, states that there are three tectonic forces that are reshaping organizations.
- First is the infusion of technology that pushes us to revisit how work is defined and how it gets done.
- Second is intensifying economic disruptions and geopolitical uncertainty that increase uncertainty in the world of work and organization.
- Third is the changing structure of the workforce and its expectations.
The authors tell us “Our research suggests that these forces are deep structural transformations that will test how organizations grow, operate, and lead. … The big takeaway is that in an uncertain world, sustained performance and value creation are the priority, ahead of short-term gains.”
This month at the Virtual Water Cooler, let’s talk about those forces and their impact on organizations, work and people:
- Do these macro-forces resonate with you? How so, or how not?
- What do you see as the major components of each of these forces?
- Tech innovation
- Economic disruption
- Changing workforce structures
- What are the challenges and opportunities presented by each force?
- How will they affect the work you are doing now and in the future?
- What can we do to prepare leaders (and ourselves as designers) to meet those challenges?
Please join us on Thursday, March 19th, 2026 at 10:00am (Pacific Daylight Time) for a discussion about global upheaval and organizational reshaping in 2026 and beyond.
Bring your ideas and questions, and prepare to share your thoughts and experiences in another stimulating discussion with friends and colleagues.
We are looking forward to seeing you there.
