Technical University of Munich (TUM)
Institut Mines-Télécom
WiTF! - Working in the Future
Technical University of Munich (TUM)
Institut Mines-Télécom

WiTF! - Working in the Future

Jean-Luc Moriceau

Instructor: Jean-Luc Moriceau

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Intermediate level

Recommended experience

1 week to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Intermediate level

Recommended experience

1 week to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

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There are 7 modules in this course

What's included

2 videos3 readings

This module focuses on understanding the broader context and the evolving nature of work. We will explore the historical background to gain insight into how today's workplace has developed over time. The module features a timeline that utilizes Kondratieff waves to illustrate the history of work and the various factors that have influenced its evolution. Additionally, it provides an overview of current developments and trends that are shaping the future of work. We will examine how digitalization, changing demographics, and globalization, among other factors, are impacting the nature of work today.

What's included

3 videos8 readings2 assignments2 discussion prompts

What's included

6 videos1 reading

The aim of this session is to outline the key drivers and directions of our work. We will highlight various analyses and predictions, focusing on the most compelling and diverse approaches, beginning with the literature in social sciences and management. We will then encourage a discussion about our conception of the future and explore different perspectives on this topic. Finally, we will examine the obstacles and contexts surrounding financialization, as well as the challenges associated with reforming it.

What's included

6 videos5 readings2 assignments3 discussion prompts

This module focuses on a significant trend that is poised to bring about a major shift in the manufacturing sector: the Industry of the Future, or Industry 4.0. In simple terms, the Industry of the Future refers to the integration of various digital technologies into manufacturing, leading to a radical transformation of the industry and the nature of work within it. This module introduces the concept of Industry 4.0, presents the technologies involved, and discusses their impacts on work processes. Additionally, two interviews provide firsthand accounts of what these changes mean for two specific companies, Safran and Fives. Finally, Nathalie Greenan shares the findings of her research on the socio-economic impacts of digital technologies.

What's included

20 videos5 readings2 assignments

This module explores narratives and visions regarding the future of work. We will begin by reviewing four main narratives that shape our imagination about the future and the evolution of work. It is important to note that the future is still open and full of possibilities. Next, we will examine four potential scenarios that are less radical and more short-term than the previous narratives. Guided by the principles outlined in the Democratize Work Manifesto, we will propose three key principles that we believe are worth advocating for. Finally, we will conclude with a panel discussion featuring some contributors to this MOOC.

What's included

3 videos3 readings1 assignment

In this concluding video, we revisit the concepts and ideas we discussed throughout the course and synthesize some of the key lessons we believe are important to remember. Our conversation also opens up new avenues for further reflection.

What's included

1 video2 readings

Instructor

Jean-Luc Moriceau
Technical University of Munich (TUM)
1 Course4 learners

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