May 06, 2020 9:46 AM
Replying to Peter Rapin
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The evolution of digitization. Five stages
1) It started for me back in the late 70s early 80s when we took mechanical (pencil and paper [P&P]) processes and computerized them - accounting, cost estimating and even computer aided design (CAD). I remember the large drafting tables with wires and pens replicating the draftman.
2) As we recognized the advantage of the computer we created more P&P processes and computerized. The computer became a smart calculator. I remember using Microsoft Project to try and replicate an S-curve for resource loading.
3) Digitization has evolved to the point where one can't even contemplate a P&P process let alone reproduce it with paper and pencil. From a project perspective digitization today means immediate access by all project participants to all information, projections, options, and thoughts with minimal effort using a keyboard and screen (maybe just a smart phone) from anywhere in the world.
4) Maybe in the near future with AI we will be provided information and decisions without having to (or before we) recognize the need.
5) Later with implants in our brains we can drop the keyboards and screens and visualize the project over time, "see" what-ifs and test solutions.
Most of us are struggling with 3) with some of us venturing into 4) and beyond.
Exciting world isn't it?
