AFLA Conference Archives-The Connected Economy

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In the given transcript, the speaker initiates an engaging discussion about the benefits and future impact of the sharing economy, leveraging technology, and evolving workplace dynamics. The session begins with some physical movement and humor to re-energize the audience before delving into significant themes related to the event in Las Vegas, aimed at fleet management professionals.<br /><br />Two predominant themes are highlighted from the day's interactions: the value of learning something actionable from events like AFLA, and the rarity of having time to think about the future amidst busy professional schedules. The presenter stresses the importance of valuing access over ownership, a principle driven by the sharing economy and manifested through companies like Uber and Airbnb.<br /><br />The speech transitions into key aspects of the sharing economy: trust, value, and work. It explains how trust has shifted from institutions to individuals, facilitated by technology that builds confidence between strangers, as seen in platforms like Airbnb. The discussion then shifts to how experiences are valued more than ownership in modern consumerism, leading to an “experience economy.”<br /><br />Lastly, the focus turns to how work environments must adapt, moving from hierarchical to network-based structures. This evolution requires courage, curiosity, and commitment from individuals and organizations to experiment and embrace change. The speaker wraps up with a call for participants to commit to implementing two takeaways from the session, emphasizing the lasting importance of creating meaningful experiences in both professional and personal realms.

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Seth Mattison

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Location Las Vegas, NV

Year 2017

Keywords

sharing economy

technology

workplace dynamics

fleet management

access over ownership

trust

experience economy

network-based structures

professional growth

meaningful experiences

Las Vegas, NV

2017