A decade or so ago, it was a prediction that was easily ignored. Now the trend toward more creative work is an idea whose time has come, and workplaces need to move forward, too. See how Steelcase and technology leader Microsoft have combined efforts to envision a workplace that accelerates the shift to creative work by supporting all the conditions it needs to thrive.
Headlines following a new Harvard study declare open offices a “collaboration killer.” But, it doesn’t have to be that way.
Re-envisioning of the work environment. Mackinac system consists of distinct “microzones” that support focused work, collaboration among 2-3 colleagues, privacy for rejuvenation as well as easy accessibility for learning and socializing — all in a compact footprint that works in both a private office or a totally open floor plan.
In this behind-the-scenes look at a recent headquarters project, HOK shares how design allows for easy flexibility and growth.
Research suggests companies should make fostering social connections a strategic priority.
A search for more passion and less passivity brought together a panel of experts at London Tech Week to explore how to stimulate creativity.
Creativity is the fuel for innovation making it an essential ingredient for business growth. Microsoft and Steelcase are bringing together place and technology to help people be creative at work. Listen as 360 editor Chris Congdon talks to Ralf Groene, general manager for Device Design for Microsoft, and James Ludwig, vice president of Global Design at Steelcase about the collaboration between the two organizations.
IDEO’s Tim Brown talks about the three roles leaders have in creatively-competitive organizations and how to assess the creativity of a company.
Related: Deep dive into our creativity research by downloading 360 Focus: Creativity, Work and the Physical Environment .
Progressive leaders are reshaping their organizations to be more agile, innovate and grow. Sara Armbruster, Steelcase VP Strategy, Research and New Business Innovation, explains how a leadership space can empower executives to lead in fundamentally better ways.
How the Grand Valley State University library helped me collaborate, create, and learn in a variety of ways.
Are we ready for the disruptive forces of change impacting our working world by the intersection of the digital and physical? Steelcase global design director James Ludwig joined Creative Business Week in Munich to discuss the seismic changes we’ll see over the next decade.
PDR, an innovative workplace design firm based in Houston, shares the story of their personal space design.