Each of these elements looks drastically different as it moves from Level 1 to Level 5. A digital workplace does not just improve our current understanding of one element, but changes its very nature. All the elements are interdependent, but organizations must work on each separately.
The guiding principle for advancing through the levels is valuing technology and humanity. Digital technology is powerful and can completely change the way we work. But it must be implemented in a way that honors human work.
Most humans have been forced to work like robots for the last century. Now that the real robots are here, we need to create a workplace where humans can do the work they are best at.
These levels of a digital workplace offer a roadmap to see where you can move next. While you may not be able to implement everything mentioned, you can do a lot. We only get to higher levels of a digital workplace by asking the question, “Why not?” Digital workplaces remove barriers and open up new possibilities.
Here’s a look at the five levels of digital workplaces.