How to avoid falling for tech fads

(Image credit: Shutterstock) The general rule with technology is that one size never fits all. Yet, the lingering buzz around trends in tech developments, like generative AI , is a recent reminder that the nature of technology, and its cycle of self-sustaining betterment, means there will always technically be ‘the next best thing’. But that doesn’t mean every organization needs to rush to buy into it. Businesses are often swayed by the promise of a technological silver bullet, which solves all their problems, without truly understanding the broader business picture. This means it’s often the case that leaders adopt the first solution they see on the metaphorical shelf, instead of the right solution, assuming it will improve their teams’ workflow or overall productivity . If that doesn’t work, they simply get the next option. In fact, nearly half of the respondents in our recent workplace alignment survey admitted to using five or more productivity applications at work. But 40% said they find it frustrating to have so many tools at their disposal. The reality is, technology fads come and go, but as they do businesses can be left with a sprawl of redundant applications and platforms. This is particularly […]

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