Detaching Digitally (Kind Of...)
There is no ‘one size fits all’ solution for detaching from the digital world for all companies and individuals. Some industries are completely reliant on it and it simply is what it is. I’m only sharing my experience from a construction consulting firm. Thankfully, we still live in an age where the in-person meeting, the personal connection and reputations built on word of mouth do exist. So, for as long as that lasts, we will take full advantage of this. Making client calls, attending trade shows in person, things like this are what I’m referring to. We got caught up in the digital age- partially because anything new is fun to be part of, but also because we don’t want to be the stubborn old dinosaurs that are left behind because we refuse to adapt to changing times. So, we have had company accounts on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and just about every other public platform out there- grasping for our little slice of the digital pie. Constant posts, engagement with others, keeping ...