TED: Why you should treat the tech you use at work like a colleague | Nadjia Yousif

The video discusses the common issue of underutilized technology in companies, likening it to a neglected employee. It highlights the challenges employees face in adopting new technology and proposes treating technology as a team member. Through experiments and case studies, the video demonstrates how visualizing technology as part of the team can improve collaboration and utilization. The approach leads to positive outcomes, such as reduced stress and increased efficiency. The video concludes by emphasizing the importance of embracing technology as a valuable colleague to enhance workplace performance and satisfaction.

What analogy is used to describe the underutilization of technology in companies?

• A book left unread

• A car without fuel

• A machine breaking down

• A new employee being ignored

What percentage of technology projects are canceled or deliver unused results, according to the speaker?

• 75%

• 50%

• 25%

• 10%

What is the speaker's proposed solution to improve technology adoption in companies?

• Reduce the number of tools

• Increase technology budgets

• Hire more IT staff

• Treat technology as a team member

In the speaker's experiment, what was added to organization charts to improve technology integration?

• Employee photos

• Customer feedback

• Technology components

• Project timelines

What was the main issue identified with the finance director's use of the accounting platform at Bovingdons?

• Insufficient budget

• Outdated software

• Tenuous relationship

• Lack of training

How did the operations director at Bovingdons feel about his job before realizing the impact of technology?

• Confident

• Overwhelmed

• Indifferent

• Satisfied

What was the outcome of Christopher's experiment with the HR platform?

• Improved system adoption

• Reduced usage

• No change

• Increased costs

According to research, what is the effect of encouraging employees to learn about workplace technologies?

• 20% lower stress levels

• No impact

• Increased stress levels

• Higher turnover rates

What did the speaker suggest for data analysis tools in their own company?

• Job rotation program

• Complete overhaul

• Outsourcing

• Increased funding

What is the critical skill in the 21st-century workplace according to the speaker?

• Technical expertise

• Time management

• Collaboration with technology

• Leadership skills