Closing thoughts for 2008

Some quick thoughts for the last day of 2008:Flickr - Nal from Miami

1. HR Technology is only partly about the technology. It is usually more about the will and courage of the enterprise to embrace and handle change.

2. The most important technologies to HR in the future may not even need the 'Technology' department to be that involved. Check out this prediction for HR in 2018, courtesy of Workforce

In the "Structure of Work" category, experts collectively pointed to collaboration as a key in 2018. The top-ranked prediction was: "There will be an increased focus on infrastructures—such as social networks and wikis—to support building strong relationships and collaboration"

 3. The HR Technology space is fast-moving, interesting, and changing.  To me, that is what make its fun to practice, teach, and blog about.

What do I want to get out of 2009 personally?  I want to continue to learn from and if I can, assist the dozens of great HR and HR Technology folks that I have met this year. 

I want to continue to improve my HR Technology class to make it more relevant, meaningful, and fun.

I want my South Carolina Gamecocks to win the Outback Bowl on January 1, 2009.

I hope more great folks follow me on Twitter

Happy New Year!