the new nimble

The New Nimble

NIMBLE (adj. 14th century, from "næmel " Old English) Quick and light in motion, alert resourcefulness.

THE NEW NIMBLE (noun, 21st century) How we navigate the New Normal.

We’re not going back. There is no New Normal yet.

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Two spectres are hanging over the world of work - Remote and Robots.

I chose a career which didn't involve a 9-5 routine, or going to the same place every day. I chose to become a professional improviser.

People are asking me how we cope with what comes next.

Improv teaches us to make the best of what we are given, and find opportunities in the unexpected. The New Nimble is my response. 

It used to be that you knew exactly what your job was and where you would do it, and with whom.

No longer can we be certain of any of this.

Soon a robot could be doing your job. Already, your closest colleague could be a thousand miles away.

Some things will stay the same. Some things have altered forever.