Welcome to the nerve center of open talent.
As I wrote in my last post, ecosystems and companies that have open mindsets benefit from the network effects that come with adding more participants. They believe their resources are dynamic, that it is possible to build relationships that benefit both sides. This in turn creates a flywheel effect in which learning and performance improve. […]
Aug 08, 2022
When it comes to utilizing the power of open talent there is a paradigm shift coming. However, when it comes to solving business problems it can’t be done single-handedly. Business problems require whole teams to change their frames, and it is leadership that drives the process. Just slightly shifting the angle of a frame can […]
Aug 01, 2022
One of the more interesting examples of a shift in mindset that changed the trajectory of an entire “industry,” is Dick Fosbury and his unconventional approach to high jumping. As a high school student, Fosbury was obsessed with the high jump. The problem was that he was not particularly good at it. None of the […]
Jul 25, 2022
Last week I pulled up to our family ranch in Northern Wyoming with a bit of trepidation. Like many of you, I’ve been on a tight work schedule. The ranch is amazing, but it is remote — 80 miles to the closest town. Historically, we’ve had very slow and unreliable internet service. First, it was […]
Jul 19, 2022
With the world of talent changing quickly it is our goal at Open Assembly to create a common language and a common process for adopting new, digitally connected talent from platforms. Let’s start with how we see the need for organizations to change. We believe that no matter what your size, you need to think […]
Jul 11, 2022
Yesterday Jin Paik and I turned in the manuscript for our book, the Open Talent Solution to the editors at Harvard Business Press. As I told our editor, Jeff Kehoe, this morning. As open talent (freelancing, gig work, and crowdsourcing) is still such a nascent field the process of writing a book has been a bit like […]
Jun 07, 2022
It’s been a while since I’ve written anything here. All of us have been super busy at Open Assembly and The Center for the Transformation of Work trying to get all of the pieces in place to build a foundation for the growth of the Open Talent Economy. Some great stuff has been happening. When I think about building […]
May 02, 2022
Our mission is to transform work for 1 billion people by 2025. Right now, our mission is to help the well-being of Ukrainian freelancers through the power of this community.
Mar 17, 2022
This Center for the Transformation of Work community call looks at the rise of the freelance economy in Latin America. Expert in Residence, Jon Younger, has brought together an amazing group of people and platforms that are well-versed in this space.
Mar 03, 2022
With how fast both the Marketing Engagement industry and the Sharing Economy are evolving, innovation is the key for those operating them. Chris Kneeland of Communo has been a thought leader and innovator in both industries for years.
Mar 02, 2022
