Digital Empathy

Antonio Di Stefano at Peoplerise, Andrea Galanti at versostudio, Bruno Bonisiol at Oblics and Kristian Esser at Mr.Harder were the speakers at an unconventional conference, combining the potential of physical and virtual presence.

In a context where interpersonal relationships are increasingly mediated by digital tools, Oblics opens an interactive and reflective dialogue, capable of exploring the new boundaries of workspaces within an environment fostered by empathy.

“Connectivity has changed the way spaces are used and conceived, allowing people to work from anywhere.”

In his speech, Andrea Galanti, architect and digital enthusiast at versostudio, reflects on the contemporary role of design and the need to imagine future scenarios that consider the functional, organizational, physiological, and emotional aspects of people. Design must consider the social changes brought by the digital era in everyday life, place our needs at the center of the design process, and create responsive environments where technology becomes invisible, allowing us to learn, collaborate, focus, and socialize freely.
 

“People need emotions and organizational models that allow them to experiment and feel free.”

In a work context where remote work has become the new paradigm, how can we help repopulate physical spaces?
In his speech, Antonio Di Stefano, integral coach and business mentor at Peoplerise shares his reflections on involuntary unemployment, the big quit, and disengagement. We are witnessing a growing abandonment of work roles that no longer satisfy people’s need for belonging to companies. The key is to perform work that aligns with one’s values, actively contribute to achieving shared goals, and value the emotional and inclusive aspects of the organization. Generous and distributed leadership can strengthen people’s sense of work and enable the creation of an organizational structure that allows the experimentation of skills and roles for strategic growth in both human and work terms.

“We are the space, and the digital environment is not exempt from union with our self.”

Deeply understanding the digital space, being aware of its timing, opportunities, and limits is more necessary than ever to establish a widespread and shared balance within virtual communities.
In his speech Kristian Esser, digital collaborator, leadership expert, and founder of Mr.Harder, reflects on the quality of digital collaborations and how much they depend on our deep knowledge of spaces and the use of technology. Thinking, organizing, doing: the agility and completeness of this process is the winning key to exploiting the infinite potential of digital transformation.

Apocalyptic or integrated? Better to be “integrating”

As with any transition, the topic of digital adoption elicits different responses. Apocalyptic or integrated? Better to be “integrating,” conscious actors of change. Starting from the title of Umberto Eco’s essay “Apocalyptic and Integrated,” Bruno Bonisiol, creative trainer, storyteller, and facilitator at Oblics and Vulcano Agency reflects on the attitude to adopt in the face of the irreversible phenomenon of digital adoption. Conscious supporters, opponents, or integrated? It is better to be integrating and critically approach change.

And you?
Do you work on improving the experience of your collaborators within your company?

Are you an HR figure, IT Manager, or CXO?
How do you leverage the potential of digital transformation in your work context? Share your experience with us.