Opinion
Technology is responsible for driving more of the U.S. economy than any other profession than healthcare <Link>. The article revealing iPhone obsolescence prompted some juxtaposed thoughts about how often healthcare sustains dependence on fax machines in many situations. “All things must come to an end,” writes Cecily Mauran. Really?
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Consider making an inventory of machines, devices, instruments, even software with an obsolescence mindset. Include when it was purchased, how frequently it is used, how often it requires repair and scheduled depreciation. Involve the youngest team members to evaluate what might be tired, worn out or a relic. Then determine a timeline for replacing what’s no longer useable, short-lived or a relic of years gone by. Involve your representatives to identify the best three or four replacement choices. Include product training and repair support as part of the new tech process, too.
Source: Mashable, April 19, 2022. Link. According to the Apple website, products are “considered obsolete when Apple stopped distributing them for sale more than seven years ago.” When a product is declared obsolete, it means Apple will no longer offer any hardware service.
Also see: Persuading your team to embrace change, Harvard Business Review, April 12, 2022. Link.