Beyond 9 to 5: Your career guide for the digital age - Paperback

by Ade G. McCormack (Author)

The world of work is changing. The industrial era model of work is crumbling. Those trying to maintain an industrial era career in the digital age are starting to crumble too as they struggle to cope with the new realities. The future of work has arrived. Beyond 9 to 5 is written primarily for those who are about to enter the world of work. Understanding the drivers that are shaping tomorrow's jobs will equip you to make better 'career' decisions. This is an empowering book. Understanding the shift from economic dependence to professional mastery will serve to give meaning to your work and in turn your life. The book is equally useful for those mid-career who are starting to realise that the skills that have taken them to this point in their career are not the same as those that will keep them economically relevant and fulfilled going forward. This comprehensive, 'on the money' and engaging guide provides both the context and the actions you need to take to design your career. What's more it will show you how to capitalise on your true nature.

Author Biography

Ade McCormack is an advisor, keynote speaker and author on the digital economy. He is a columnist with CIO magazine and a former columnist with the Financial Times, focusing on digital leadership. His experience with many of the world's leading brands extends over three decades and almost thirty countries across many sectors. He has also lectured at MIT Sloan School of Management on digital leadership. Ade is keen to ensure that everyone has an equal opportunity in the digital economy.