Prediction 8. Open innovation breaks new ground for digital workplaces

Closed ecosystems and proprietary thinking are dead ends. The next frontier is open innovation: co-creating solutions across boundaries, sharing knowledge freely and tapping into collective intelligence. Map your ecosystem for openness, embed governance that welcomes ideas without sacrificing security, and invite voices from outside your four walls. Open innovation isn’t a buzzword; it’s the foundation for future-ready workplaces.

“If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.”

Quote: African proverb

Why: Open innovation thrives on collaboration and collective intelligence, perfectly captured by this proverb.