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#136—Antonio Nieto-Rodriguez: Preparing for the Project Economy Future

Feb 21, 2025
Antonio Nieto-Rodriguez, a leading thinker on project management and author of 'Powered by Projects', dives into the transformative shift towards a project economy. He discusses how AI and digitalization are reshaping work, predicting that by 2030, 70% of jobs will be project-based. The episode emphasizes the decline of traditional hierarchies in favor of nimble, project-driven teams. Nieto also shares insights on the importance of effective leadership in aligning strategy with execution amidst this changing landscape, and the rise of new consulting models that empower clients.
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Quick takeaways

  • The future of work is rapidly shifting towards a project-based economy, with projections predicting 70% of work will be project-driven by 2030.
  • Effective leadership in this evolving landscape entails reevaluating roles and focusing on strategic project completion to drive organizational value.

Deep dives

Transition to the Project Economy

The shift from traditional operational roles to project-based work is accelerating, fueled by advancements in technology, particularly AI and robotics. As these technologies increasingly take over repetitive tasks, the percentage of operational work within organizations continues to decline, with projections indicating that by 2030, 70% of all work will be project-driven. This transformation necessitates a fundamental change in business structures, moving away from hierarchical models towards more fluid, project-based environments. Leaders must prepare their organizations for this reality by fostering collaboration and adaptability among teams to thrive in the evolving project economy.

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