High-speed data networks and collaboration tools like e-mail and virtual meeting software have destroyed regionalism in many sectors of knowledge work. It no longer makes sense, for example, to hire a full-time programmer, put aside office space, and pay benefits, when you can instead pay one of the world’s best programmers.

Your top talent might be working remotely from Marbella, Spain, while your office is in Des Moines, Iowa, doesn’t matter to your company, as advances in communication and collaboration technology make the process near seamless.

Stay relevant & keep up with the latest trends!

In other words, an increasing number of individuals in our economy are now competing with the rock stars of their sectors. Therefore we need to stay relevant, keep up with the latest trends and learn from experts in our niche.