Embracing Identity Transition and Industry 4.0

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The world is constantly evolving, and organisations need to keep up with the changes or risk becoming irrelevant. The recent financial crisis and the emergence of Industry 4.0 are two examples of significant paradigm shifts that have occurred in the past few weeks. In this blog post, we explore the importance of identity transition in facing these changes.

The recent financial crises (SVB, Signature Bank) have highlighted the need for organisations to be prepared for disruptions and use them as an opportunity for growth and renewal. Instead of trying to prevent crises, organisations should embrace them as a part of the renewal process, as exemplified by Netflix. Furthermore, as Industry 4.0 continues to transform the world, organizations need to find a new identity in this new era of AI and adapt to new technologies and ways of doing things.

In the banking industry, where rigidity and inflexibility are common, identity transition is particularly challenging. Banks need to let go of their legacy systems and recognize that they may not be very good at the new thing. They need to learn humility and be willing to learn from new upstarts who can grow quickly into the new age. By embracing new identities that enable them to build better worlds, banks can become leaders rather than administrators.

The emergence of Industry 4.0 brings with it exciting advancements, such as AI-assisted design, which is poised to revolutionise every industry. From furniture to automobiles to aerospace, the potential for AI-assisted design is immense. Japan's recent partnership with Italy and the UK to build a new fifth-generation fighter jet is an excellent example of how technological advancements can bring about significant breakthroughs.

The rapidly advancing technology sector is generating an enormous amount of data, with many people utilising chat and AI technology like GPT. Industry 4.0, marked by technological advancements such as smartphones and 4G networks, promises to transform the world in unimaginable ways. One exciting development is AI-assisted design, which could allow for highly efficient and accurate furniture design. With the proliferation of 3D printers in the coming years, individuals could even print their furniture at home, recycling old designs and ushering in a new era of sustainability.

As the world becomes more connected and automated, the potential for Industry 4.0 is limitless. The future is exciting, and as more breakthroughs occur, we can expect to see a world that is more efficient, connected, and automated. Organisations need to embrace identity transition and be prepared for the disruptions brought about by Industry 4.0. By doing so, they can remain relevant and build a better world.

Created by Jan Henrik Bartscht & Hanaa Maysoon, compiled by ChatGPT
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