Michael Sampson put an interesting article about Virtual Work Environment and culture changes. He argues that despite many critics saying working in a virtual environment will require a cultural change in the company, it is not true.
I can imagine why Andy Adkins and other critics say that working in a virtual environment takes cultural change within the company. Working in a virtual world seems a lot different than what people are used to. However, I think that things like this is talked about whenever new technology comes up. I'm pretty sure people were afraid of changes in the work places when technology like internet and email came up for the first time.
I think it is important that developers of these technology understand these thoughts of users. Instead of focusing on technology only, they should think more about user interface and make it easier for users to start using these technology like virtual work environment.
What Harry Means to Me
12 years ago
I have to agree with those critics that say working in a virtual environment takes cultural change. Many older companies are reluctant to adopt new technology and are used to the old ways of doing things. These companies would require alot of convincing in order to adopt working in the virtual world. They would also need alot of training.
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