The Leader - November/December 2007 - (Page 32)

real e stat e ma NaGemeNt Innovating the Workplace through Design: Implementing Trends that Transcend by teD heIsler cID, IIDa treNDs both leaD aND reflect chaNGe. throuGh our stuDy of real estate treNDs, aND experIeNce WorkING WIth NatIoNal clIeNts, We observe hoW the Workplace coNtINues to evolve to meet the ever DemaNDING NeeDs of toDay’s Workers. N n n n n n o longer can we just respond to change. We must anticipate it, and design the most value based environments possible. We have identified several key office trends as follows: Technology Transformation Collaboration Exploration Rise of Branded Environments Mainstream Green Change Management in the Work Environment techNoloGy traNsformatIoN Remote access, virtual networks, video conferencing, teleconferencing, multinational companies and a global economy have changed how we work, who we work with, and the technology we use to get the job done. The era of the corner office, the secretary pool and rigid employee hierarchy has ended. With these exciting technology advancements and a new, more flexible, multi-generational work force, the design of the office environment must evolve as well. Technology has liberated us from the confines of the traditional office and has changed how and where we work. Employees travel more often, work out of satellite offices, home offices, or even their local coffeehouse and team with people across the country and internationally. With the ever increasing use of the BlackBerry and Wi-Fi®, employees stay connected 24/7. Some companies utilize ‘Free Address’ stations, which are fully equipped desks 2 0 0 7 the le aDe r or workstations that are available for use by any employee. These stations accommodate traveling, flex, and multilocation employees. They are not only space efficient solutions because they minimize square footage, but also allow for maximum utilization by accommodating employees who work remotely, telecommute part time or work in multiple locations. collaboratIoN exploratIoN Collaboration is the new catch phrase in the workplace. The American Heritage Dictionary definition of collaborate is “to work together, especially in joint intellectual effort.” In response to this trend, designers are creating spaces that encourage collaboration. Employees now sit together in 32 November / December

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The Leader - November/December 2007 Leadership Contents Message from the CEO Real Estate in the News Investing in India 110 to One Smaller Workspaces, Better Workspaces Innovating the Workplace Through Design Sustainability and Energy Efficiency Getting It Right Using Location Intelligence to Reinvent Franchises Philips International’s Ron Blanken CB Richard Ellis’ Karen Ellzey The State of Louisiana’s Mike Olivier Industry Tracker Economic Developer Directory Discovery Forum Findings Career Development Emerging Leader Economic Development in the News A Look Ahead Executive Development Spotlight

The Leader - November/December 2007

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