Episode 160: DWG's 2026 predictions count down to the launch of the sentient workplace
Wed Jan 07 2026
It's crystal ball time! Join DWG CEO, Nancy Goebel, as she gazes into the future of work for 2026. With the release of DWG's annual predictions now a well-established and eagerly anticipated event, the latest episode of Digital Workplace Impact first recaps the 2025 predictions to see which came to pass (8.5 out of 10 of them!) and then previews DWG's take on what's coming for the workplace this year.
Before building to the 'super prediction' that announces 2026 as the year in which the 'sentient workplace' is born, listeners will also hear how AI agents are set to become strategic coworkers; micro strategies will act as a flywheel for continuous change; new, dynamic 'liquid experiences' will break down silos; and lean digital workplace management will become the new gold standard.
Meanwhile, clarity is identified as the secret sauce for a thriving digital workplace; democratized coaching will be foundational for an agile workforce; and sustainability will finally get its moment in the sun. Open innovation, a new breed of collaborative leaders, and Board-level AI governance complete the picture.
And it's not just pie in the sky – real-world examples of how trailblazing DWG members and award winners are already realizing aspects of this vision underpin the thinking. Whether you’re shaping digital employee experience or leading transformation, this episode will offer inspiration and practical insights. Get ready to be part of the future!
Tune in now and join the conversation that’s defining what’s next.
(Show notes, links and transcript for this episode.)
Read about the 2026 DWG predictions in more detail: DWG's 2026 PredictionsSuper prediction: 2026 marks the birth of the sentient digital workplaceDid DWG’s 2025 digital workplace predictions come true? Find out in Diary of She-E-O
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It's crystal ball time! Join DWG CEO, Nancy Goebel, as she gazes into the future of work for 2026. With the release of DWG's annual predictions now a well-established and eagerly anticipated event, the latest episode of Digital Workplace Impact first recaps the 2025 predictions to see which came to pass (8.5 out of 10 of them!) and then previews DWG's take on what's coming for the workplace this year. Before building to the 'super prediction' that announces 2026 as the year in which the 'sentient workplace' is born, listeners will also hear how AI agents are set to become strategic coworkers; micro strategies will act as a flywheel for continuous change; new, dynamic 'liquid experiences' will break down silos; and lean digital workplace management will become the new gold standard. Meanwhile, clarity is identified as the secret sauce for a thriving digital workplace; democratized coaching will be foundational for an agile workforce; and sustainability will finally get its moment in the sun. Open innovation, a new breed of collaborative leaders, and Board-level AI governance complete the picture. And it's not just pie in the sky – real-world examples of how trailblazing DWG members and award winners are already realizing aspects of this vision underpin the thinking. Whether you’re shaping digital employee experience or leading transformation, this episode will offer inspiration and practical insights. Get ready to be part of the future! Tune in now and join the conversation that’s defining what’s next. (Show notes, links and transcript for this episode.) Read about the 2026 DWG predictions in more detail: DWG's 2026 PredictionsSuper prediction: 2026 marks the birth of the sentient digital workplaceDid DWG’s 2025 digital workplace predictions come true? Find out in Diary of She-E-O Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.