Thursday, January 26, 2006
Another trend to watch: telecommuting. Reports in Europe indicate that between 15% and 25% of the workforce could telecommute. The movement is gaining steam in metro areas where sprawl and congestion are on the rise: places like Florida. Read more.
This is another area where the Europeans have some of the most advanced thinking.
At the very least, telecommuting requires changes in the way we do business: From new personnel and HR policies to expanded broadband infrastructures.
Some Background on EDPro Weblog
The purpose of this weblog is to help economic development professionals -- EDPros -- keep up with the changes sweeping our profession. Strap on your goggles. It's a whole new game. There are no experts any more. The only place to learn about economic development is from other EDPros who are doing it.
One other point: the prevaling approach (paradigm, if you like) in economic development is shifting from competition to collaboration. There are a lot of reaasons underlying this shift, but here's the important insight: You, your community, and your region will do better by collaborating and sharing information.
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Speaking and workshops on Open Source Economic Development
As the idea of Open Source Economic Development starts spreading, more people are asking about it. Visit the I-Open web site to learn more. My colleagues and I are happy to explain the basic concepts in a talk or a workshop. E-mail Susan Alshuler if you'd like to learn more about workshops and speaking.
Background on Ed Morrison
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The telecommuting trend
