What It Doesn't Change As the computer gained in popularity, typewriters began to gather dust. Some people called it the end of typing and paperwork. The reality of the last 20 years has not only proven this to be entirely false but that, if anything, more people type and more paperwork is generated than ever before. Likewise, assumptions are being made about the Internet and how we all work. The instant gratification of the interactive environment of the Internet fuels the need for speed in conducting business online.
Competitive realities require it, too.
Companies have to act fast to beat others to market and to continually streamline operations to maintain profitability. This singular element is the cause for dire predictions of massive corporate failures within the next few years. Companies that cannot effectively react will simply go away. Performance Management Results, results, results. Companies and the employees, or contractors that work for them, will increasingly be held to delivery promises for the same reasons as listed above.