Review: The World is Flat
The World is Flat by Thomas Friedman is an eye-opening look at global economic changes since 2000.
Friedman — as he proudly states — is a “technological determinist,” which is another way of saying “pragmatic American.”
The first 2/3rds of this work should be required reading for all Americans, with its seriously sobering tales of just how much the world of work has shifted since the 90s. And employers should take heed the ideas of CapitalOne in its quest to train Versatilits — adaptable and versatile employees.
India, China and much of Asia is online and competing on a level playing field. Will Team America be up to the challenge?
The book, however, drags on. For a similar, tighter read, I recommend: The Only Sustainable Edge by John Hagel III and John Seely Brown.
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