Wednesday 15 October 2014, 9:30am – 5:30pm. London 155 Bishopsgate, London, EC2M 3YD Join us here on the day for selected presentations, commentary and images.
The theme of this year’s October conference is Inclusive Design and Management. It’s increasinglyaccepted that a more diverse workforce brings clear business benefits that go beyond legislativecompliance. But how can we engage with, and design for, all employees, and create a welcoming,productive environment for everyone?
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Google Super HQ by PENSON http://t.co/iWz6tbY4pR find out more at #WTrends14 http://t.co/5blgh7kbR4 pic.twitter.com/lL0101Wciu
— Su Butcher π (@SuButcher) October 13, 2014
@workplacetrends Looking forward to the event tomorrow! http://t.co/liDPh2kgYv #wtrends14
— Francisco VΓ‘zquez (@fvazquezmedem) October 14, 2014
To the opening questions from @workplacetrends #wtrends14 ahead of tomorrow! We say 'Yes' to convergence!… http://t.co/ZZcH3r4MhI
— BurttJones&Brewer (@honestdesign) October 14, 2014
Our Associate Director of Workplace Consultancy @RoseHaslem will be at @workplacetrends #wtrends14 conference tomorrow. Watch out for tweets
— spacelab_ (@WeAreSpacelab_) October 14, 2014
New blog (finally!): Does your office allow for sociality? Just in time for @workplacetrends conference #wtrends14 http://t.co/O6psOvmYqW
— Prof Kerstin Sailer (@kerstinsailer) October 14, 2014
Interested in the post-event and during-event blogs? See a list of links to them at the end of this live blog – scroll down…
Sneak preview of John's story, to be unleashed in full at @workstock #wtrends14 tomorrow. @workplacetrends pic.twitter.com/wJxGlSyXYZ
— Andy Swann (@AndySwann) October 14, 2014
0830 Registration
Nice venue for #wtrends14 @workstock @workplacetrends pic.twitter.com/r3AKlzHpMt
— Gareth Jones (@garelaos) October 15, 2014
It is 2014 and rush hour is still a thing. What hope for the future of #work? Discuss – #wtrends14
— Doug Shaw . Artist. Illustrator. Consultant. (@DougShawArt) October 15, 2014
β@SuButcher: Hurry up or it'll all be gone! #wtrends14 pic.twitter.com/klGpf7K6BKβ trains up the creek, now tortured by unattainable breakfast
— Doug Shaw . Artist. Illustrator. Consultant. (@DougShawArt) October 15, 2014
0925 Chairβs Welcome
Neil Usher, @Workessence and Workplace Director at Sky
http://workessence.com/
https://uk.linkedin.com/in/neilusher
Neil Usher @workessence chair this morning introduces the 12th @workplacetrends conference #wtrends14
— Su Butcher π (@SuButcher) October 15, 2014
@SuButcher before it starts, here's something i wrote about #wtrends14 yesterday http://t.co/fYzonUBzdN cheers.
— Andrew Brown (@Frankandbrown) October 15, 2014
– @HMInsightGroup are sponsoring today's #wtrends14 . Looking forward to a great event. First session on inclusiveness underway
— Mark Catchlove (@markcatchlove) October 15, 2014
@workessence just opened #wtrends14 by requesting tweets don't just repeat what the speaker just said. Couldn't agree more…
— Alastair Scott (@AlastairWorks) October 15, 2014
at #wtrends14 with @smartco @stuart_snelling @PerryTimms @garelaos and @AndySwann is hidden. pic.twitter.com/4dY7zmgdCN
— David D'Souza (@dds180) October 15, 2014
0930 Keynote Presentation
Charlotte Sweeney,
Dept of Business, Innovation & Skills External Diversity & Inclusion Advisory Panel
Charlotte has specialised in large-scale change programmes with a focus on diversity, inclusion, engagement and wellbeing for over 15 years. She is seen as a thought leader in her field and works with companies and executives from the private, public and third sectors to drive leadership and cultural change. Charlotte worked for Blue Chip companies in the Financial Services sector for 25 years (Barclays, Barclays Capital, HBOS and Nomura International) before creating her own consultancy.
http://www.charlottesweeney.com/
https://twitter.com/CharlotteSweene
https://uk.linkedin.com/in/charlottesweeney
#wtrends14 @CharlotteSweene takes to the floor and says only 1% of disabled employees tell their employers they are disabled
— Su Butcher π (@SuButcher) October 15, 2014
Organisations have started to embrace sustainability in the workplace but what about inclusive workplaces? asks @CharlotteSweene #wtrends14
— Su Butcher π (@SuButcher) October 15, 2014
#wtrends14
The free range chickens come home to roost pic.twitter.com/8p1XV9dRRQ— Simon (@SimonHeath1) October 15, 2014
Why the silos? Joining HR, IT and property to create inclusive workplaces @CharlotteSweene talking our language #wtrends14
— Flexible Boss (@flexibleboss) October 15, 2014
Charlotte Sweeney: whilst senior city leaders say inclusive workplaces are a priority, few employees have seen any result #wtrends14
— Su Butcher π (@SuButcher) October 15, 2014
RT @oseland Charlotte Sweeney offers defn of inclusive workplace – similar to #AgileWorking definition? #wtrends14 pic.twitter.com/9Qw9NjnMOn
— Su Butcher π (@SuButcher) October 15, 2014
'Soon we'll have 5 generations in the workplace. How do we ensure inclusivity for all?' @CharlotteSweene #wtrends14 pic.twitter.com/JHyTDVoCMm
— Rose Haslem (@RoseHaslem) October 15, 2014
According to keynote at #wtrends14 I'm Gen X. Motivated by money. Annoyingly I'm just one year off being Gen Y and being collaborative. Bah.
— David D'Souza (@dds180) October 15, 2014
Where are @HR_Gem and @HRTinker when you need them – generations at work up on screen #wtrends14
— Neil Usher (@workessence) October 15, 2014
'Life is seeping into the workplace, as workplace is seeping into life – inclusive or irritating?' #wtrends14 pic.twitter.com/Cdw1wxcnwC
— Su Butcher π (@SuButcher) October 15, 2014
@SuButcher Irritating when the proportions of the image are changed so it doesn't give an honest picture
— Hotel Designs (@HotelDesigns) October 15, 2014
Fantastic, its not 10am and we have had generational segmentation and a slide #wtrends14
— Neil Usher (@workessence) October 15, 2014
@dds180 – we should stop this generational stereotyping stuff. Is it really helpful? #wtrends14
— Julian Staddon (@JulianStaddon) October 15, 2014
http://twitter.com/LisanneSchloss/status/522307980692578304
I suggest we stop talking about generations being so different and start focusing on the fact that we're all different! #wtrends14
— Peggie (@LeesmanPeggie) October 15, 2014
'Desire for #worklifebalance is being replaced by work becoming part of life, & getting the best of both worlds' @CharlotteSweene #wtrends14
— Rose Haslem (@RoseHaslem) October 15, 2014
Not digging the #GenY refs from @charlottesweeney but she is spot on when highlighting the ageing workforce. #wtrends14
— Gareth Jones (@garelaos) October 15, 2014
How can you create an environment where people can genuinely work in a genuinely agile way? #wtrends14 pic.twitter.com/UQnsksu5Cw
— Su Butcher π (@SuButcher) October 15, 2014
.@oseland a space by itself cannot enable people to 'be themselves' that's a #culture thing too #wtrends14
— Doug Shaw . Artist. Illustrator. Consultant. (@DougShawArt) October 15, 2014
@SuButcher @Sam_Sahni yep any Q's to be tweeted – please use #wtrends14
— Neil Usher (@workessence) October 15, 2014
If work and life are subsumed together, what are the downsides? Can we never stop working? Never genuinely go 'home'? #wtrends14
— Su Butcher π (@SuButcher) October 15, 2014
During prep for 2012 Olympics @CharlotteSweene's organisation practiced homeworking – employees loved it #wtrends14
— Su Butcher π (@SuButcher) October 15, 2014
… but after 2012 Olympics, people came back into the office. The exprience didn't create a legacy #wtrends14
— Su Butcher π (@SuButcher) October 15, 2014
@SuButcher I never had a home until I moved my office out of my bedroom and up the road .
— Mark Wright MCIAT (@archidemocracy) October 15, 2014
@SuButcher maybe employers need to be robust about making staff take leave to reduce risk of burnout?
*looks at self sternly*— Calum Macaulay (@calumsmac) October 15, 2014
@SuButcher That's why at John Rowan and partners we are embracing the happiness advantage. Find out more here http://t.co/ypeZRq8p5m
— John Rowan and Partners (@JRP_LLP) October 15, 2014
1000 Designing for Mind and Body
Steve Maslin, Building User Design
Steve is a Chartered Architect and Research Fellow at the Schumacher Institute for Sustainable Systems. He is also a member of the National Register of Access Consultants, BRE’s Global Standing Panel of Experts, as well as serving on several British Standards Institute (BSI) committees.
How might environments prevent diverse people from doing good work? Steve takes a frank look at what a workplaceβs physical and sensory environment could be saying about their brand by exploring employee/customer journeys. Does your workplace rely too much on trendy concepts that sound good but are in reality deterministic and disabling?
Steve will highlight the significance of how our minds differ – when it comes to processing sensory inputs – and how this could tell us something about how we might create environments that enable diverse people to do good work.
http://www.buildinguserdesignsolutions.co.uk/
https://uk.linkedin.com/pub/steve-maslin/17/b50/331
Our next speaker is Steve Maslin @bud_maz at the intro we worked out we hadn't seen each other for 5 years #wtrends14 #keepintouchonline
— Su Butcher π (@SuButcher) October 15, 2014
Steve asks audience to think about their expectations of arriving today, and how steps are like putting out a 'No Blacks' sign #wtrends14
— Su Butcher π (@SuButcher) October 15, 2014
Large glass facades tell partially sighted people 'we are not thinking of you' – @bud_maz at #wtrends14 cc @TraceyProudlock
— Su Butcher π (@SuButcher) October 15, 2014
Do we embrace diversity in the workplace? Great question from Steve Maslin. #wtrends14
— Officeworks (@officeworksuk) October 15, 2014
How's this thinking applicable to SME's & not just giant corps?SME's account 59.3% pvt sect employment & 48.1% turnover in UK! #wtrends14
— Sam Sahni (@Sam_Sahni) October 15, 2014
Having challenged us on the physical aspects of inclusivity, @bud_maz now stuns us with the mental #wtrends14 pic.twitter.com/7AxJERVnbx
— Su Butcher π (@SuButcher) October 15, 2014
1% of the British population 'may have autism'. How do we make sense of the impact of the workplace on people's minds? #wtrends14
— Su Butcher π (@SuButcher) October 15, 2014
Steve says there are seven senses, not five. #wtrends14 pic.twitter.com/APmjw8DSiZ
— Su Butcher π (@SuButcher) October 15, 2014
#wtrends14 maybe the awards events need to refocus the categories that they give awards to? "Most sensory inclusive workplace" maybe?
— Mark Catchlove (@markcatchlove) October 15, 2014
http://twitter.com/briddj/status/522315425397628928
Aromas bring about positive actions – but I have congenital anosmia (no smell). #wtrends14. There is a rare design challenge
— David D'Souza (@dds180) October 15, 2014
Loving the depth of this presentation on challenges in inclusive workplace design at #wtrends14. How to accommodate fidgets
— David D'Souza (@dds180) October 15, 2014
RT @SuButcher: Steve says there are seven senses, not five. #wtrends14 pic.twitter.com/CAPhUXYobQ < Some say 13, some 24.
— Steve Wheeler Education (@SteveWheeler) October 15, 2014
From "activity based working" to "sensory based working" – activity is such a shallow driver #wtrends14
— Neil Usher (@workessence) October 15, 2014
Fidgeting keeps our brain awake, rocking chairs in the office?#wtrends14
— Despina Katsikakis (@dkatsikakis) October 15, 2014
Glad to know that fidgeting is ok #wtrends14
— Neil Usher (@workessence) October 15, 2014
.@bud_maz – fascinating stuff from you this morning at #wtrends14 – thought provoking, challenging – excellent!
— Doug Shaw . Artist. Illustrator. Consultant. (@DougShawArt) October 15, 2014
Smart working – who decides what smart looks like? Can I determine that please? @bud_maz #wtrends14 pic.twitter.com/6fJT9gC36A
— Doug Shaw . Artist. Illustrator. Consultant. (@DougShawArt) October 15, 2014
Predictability for some people it is a vital need in their day.Agile working or hot desking is a scary prospect for these people #wtrends14
— Mark Catchlove (@markcatchlove) October 15, 2014
Fascinating perspective from @bud_maz on hotdesking and other agile practices causing stress for some workers #wtrends14
— Flexible Boss (@flexibleboss) October 15, 2014
Australian data by @beyondblue says <40% of absenteeism mental health related. major cause of stress/anxiety is lack of control. #wtrends14
— Steve Coster (@stevecoster33) October 15, 2014
http://twitter.com/briddj/status/522317985831473152
http://twitter.com/LisanneSchloss/status/522318277574668288
@bud_maz noise sensitivity is recognised condition, possibly harps back to survival instincts, being hyper aware of surroundings #wtrends14
— Oseland (@oseland) October 15, 2014
'If buildings were able to speak, what kind of conversation would you want them to have?' Q at #wtrends14 @bud_maz says let them welcome us
— Su Butcher π (@SuButcher) October 15, 2014
.@bud_maz – inclusion is all about choice – how to deliver that – what a lovely challenge #wtrends14
— Doug Shaw . Artist. Illustrator. Consultant. (@DougShawArt) October 15, 2014
RT β@monicacparker: @workessence experience based workingβ #wtrends14
— Neil Usher (@workessence) October 15, 2014
"We feel before we think" http://t.co/lX8PDDU9Hv #wtrends14
— Mark Catchlove (@markcatchlove) October 15, 2014
Steve Maslin: stairs with no indication of alternative access like having a βNo Blacksβ sign from wheelchair usersβ perspective #WTrends14
— Martin Read (@Martin_Read) October 15, 2014
@Martin_Read @SuButcher Few people design steps with the intention of excluding a certain group. Not true for that sign.
— OnOffice (@onofficemag) October 15, 2014
@onofficemag @Martin_Read I'm sure they don't. Thepoint @bud_maz was making is that this is the effect of that lack of intention #wtrends14
— Su Butcher π (@SuButcher) October 15, 2014
'Agile' working not inclusive if forced to work this way. Doesn't suit all generations… #wtrends14
— Steve Brewer (@stevewbrewer) October 15, 2014
1030 Meeting the Occupier’s Needs
Richard Baldwin, Derwent London
Critical to the success of Derwent London has been the ability to meet occupiers needs. A vacancy rate of 1% on available space and successful pre-letting of various schemes in development, is testament to delivering space which meets the occupiers needs.
Occupiers’ needs have typically centred around location, rent and rates. Other factors, such as volume, branding, flexible occupation, amenity, health and sustainability are becoming increasingly important.
Three Derwent London projects, Tea, Buckley and White Collar Factory, are reviewed to illustrate how Derwent London have evolved to meet changing occupiers needs in the past, present and future.
http://uk.linkedin.com/pub/richard-baldwin/30/1b6/402
Looking forward to hearing about White Collar Factory from @derwentlondon. Great concept that's fascinated me for a while now. #wtrends14
— Andy Swann (@AndySwann) October 15, 2014
#wtrends14 as a REIT @derwentlondon is a long term holder of property, so takes a very keen interest in tenants needs pic.twitter.com/hmFx8KWdg3
— Su Butcher π (@SuButcher) October 15, 2014
Office space needs to balance 'we' and 'me' says Richard Baldwin @derwentlondon #wtrends14
— OnOffice (@onofficemag) October 15, 2014
Someone said the word "talent". Stand down @workessence they didn't say "war" phew! #wtrends14
— Gareth Jones (@garelaos) October 15, 2014
Office space needs to balance 'we' and 'me' says Richard Baldwin @derwentlondon #wtrends14
— OnOffice (@onofficemag) October 15, 2014
So key tenant driver : IDENTITY. What does our location, building, fitout say about us? And do people want to be part of it!? #wtrends14
— Steve Coster (@stevecoster33) October 15, 2014
Must check out @HarvardBiz article on Transparency Trap as mentioned by @derwentlondon #wtrends14 http://t.co/T3SLcp48KD
— Oseland (@oseland) October 15, 2014
'A healthy, happy workforce is a vital component of a productive, successful business in the long term' #wtrends14 pic.twitter.com/JDVcGWU0nj
— Su Butcher π (@SuButcher) October 15, 2014
@SuButcher well they got the energy proportion wrong. Closer to 5% and can be as high as 10%…
— Darren Jones (@UKDarrenJones) October 15, 2014
Richard Baldwin @derwentlondon on providing flexibility so occupiers can decide how to balance collaboration & privacy #wtrends14
— Flexible Boss (@flexibleboss) October 15, 2014
Are we making our work spaces overly transparent now? Are employees feeling over exposed? #transparencytrap #wtrends14 #harvardreview
— Lara (@LaraKean) October 15, 2014
@derwentlondon show the Tea building with a sensory-overload reception with a steep staircase leading to the space #wtrends14 @bud_maz
— Neil Usher (@workessence) October 15, 2014
Richard Baldwin @workplacetrends acknowledges privacy in workspace – great! This comes up in my workspace research all the time! #wtrends14
— Dr Harriet Shortt (@HarrietShortt) October 15, 2014
Our @HASSELL_Studio research study found appealing workplace doubles likelihood of securing candidates. #wtrends14
— Steve Coster (@stevecoster33) October 15, 2014
Derwent reinvent buildings through creative design and focus on people,why aren't all developers?#wtrends14
— Despina Katsikakis (@dkatsikakis) October 15, 2014
This convergence of people and place is spot on. Is it just common sense though? #wtrends14 @derwentlondon pic.twitter.com/y5lh87mUw8
— Andy Swann (@AndySwann) October 15, 2014
Technology has left the office thanks to mobile devices Richard Baldwin @derwentlondon #wtrends14
— OnOffice (@onofficemag) October 15, 2014
90% of typical business costs are people. So why donβt we prioritise thier productivity more? #wtrends14 #digitalitalworkplace
— Sam Marshall (@sammarshall) October 15, 2014
In my view, if we want to redesign the workplace, we must first redesign the notion of work itself. #wtrends14
— Gareth Jones (@garelaos) October 15, 2014
Occupiers can do pretty much what they like in it says Richard Baldwin about @derwentlondon White Collar's Factory on Old Street #wtrends14
— OnOffice (@onofficemag) October 15, 2014
What stops 95% of developers do this? Richard Baldwin says many occupiers have different priorities perhaps #horsesforcourses #wtrends14
— Su Butcher π (@SuButcher) October 15, 2014
http://twitter.com/FeLimaSakr/status/522324811696324608
'The ultimate low carbon building of the future is no building at all' #wtrends14
— Su Butcher π (@SuButcher) October 15, 2014
Even the Harvard Business Review is starting to worry about workplace design (Oct 2014) > many issues are 30+ yrs old so why now #wtrends14
— Alan Patrick (@freecloud) October 15, 2014
Useful 4 those @ #wtrends14 @HarvardBiz: An open office experiment increases connectedness http://t.co/Uvba1l7W1t pic.twitter.com/lruVBshBSn
— Dr Harriet Shortt (@HarrietShortt) October 15, 2014
'Lots of lovely pictures of tenant's faces, but why not enough WCs, staircases etc?' Q to @derwentlondon at #wtrends14
— Su Butcher π (@SuButcher) October 15, 2014
'We always design loos to the required standards but you can add more on from your floorspace' #wtrends14
— Su Butcher π (@SuButcher) October 15, 2014
London tenants desperate for more cycle storage – we put in 2x want regs say. Here here! #wtrends14
— Sam Marshall (@sammarshall) October 15, 2014
"We always design to the standard for toilets" "we put double bike spaces" oh. I see the priority here #wtrends14
— Gareth Jones (@garelaos) October 15, 2014
#wtrends14 Much concern for the stuff at the base of Maslow's hierarchy of needs here. Toilets etc. Must have missed the unicorns bit.
— Simon (@SimonHeath1) October 15, 2014
I've Tumblr blogged @workstock #wtrends14 http://t.co/PEUpqxq8F5
— Perry Timms π¦ (@PerryTimms) October 15, 2014
1100 Coffee
1130 Workstock Pecha Kucha Session
Neil Usher with guests Brian Condon, Lloyd Davis, Jon Husband, Gareth Jones, RichardMartin, Anne Marie McEwan, Janet Parkinson, Euan Semple, Andy Swann, Doug Shaw and Perry Timms.
#wtrends14 @workessence introduced @very_very_red to begin @workstock Pecha Kucha session
— Su Butcher π (@SuButcher) October 15, 2014
History is about to be made at #wtrends14 – 11 pecha kuchas, back to back, no breaks and stories in between. @workstock
— Gareth Jones (@garelaos) October 15, 2014
Workstock 2014 at #wtrends14: quite a few of the #Tuttle reprobates talking. Tuttle incubated some very radical thinking so should be fun π
— Alan Patrick (@freecloud) October 15, 2014
Punk Workplace: make it what you feel is right
Perry Timms – Hopeful romantic about the future of work – Ripping off straplines; unknowingly so
Our first speaker is @perryTims on the punk workplace – where your mum packs you off #wtrends14 pic.twitter.com/m8uj0dYQcV
— Su Butcher π (@SuButcher) October 15, 2014
YES! "We must sometimes remember that there are other people at work who are GRATEFUL we are there!" #wtrends14 @PerryTimms
— Steve Coster (@stevecoster33) October 15, 2014
We hate the ikeafication of the workplace. So you're here to 'unfuck' the workplace #wtrends14 @workstock
— Su Butcher π (@SuButcher) October 15, 2014
We're here to unfuck work@PerryTimms at #wtrends14
— Simon (@SimonHeath1) October 15, 2014
http://twitter.com/FeLimaSakr/status/522336041307750400
'White' is not punk. Its like a Kylie video – @perrytimms on #wtrends14 @workstock Lets see leaders more like graffitti artists
— Su Butcher π (@SuButcher) October 15, 2014
Following @workstock at #wtrends14 and have serious #fomo
— Amanda (the OG Pontecarloblue) (@AJ_Arrowsmith) October 15, 2014
Floor cushions don't improve the workpace, they make it difficult for people with short skirts to get up with dignity #wtrends14 @workstock
— Su Butcher π (@SuButcher) October 15, 2014
Just enough structure to encourage something to happen. And no more.
Lloyd Davis – Getting lost on purpose since 1964
@LloydDavis "It's all right for people like you Lloyd" "Well, yes it is thanks" Love it! #wtrends14
— Stuart Snelling (@stuart_snelling) October 15, 2014
Just enough structure so we don't end up worshipping a pig's head on a stick@LloydDavis at #wtrends14
— Simon (@SimonHeath1) October 15, 2014
http://twitter.com/briddj/status/522337837816242176
The more we told people what to do, the worse it got – Life at the Audit Commission by @LloydDavis #wtrends14 @workstock
— Su Butcher π (@SuButcher) October 15, 2014
@lloyddavis: "just enough structure" Workstock 2014 – Lloyd's skill in facilitating #Tuttle spun many threads, wove many webs #wtrends14
— Alan Patrick (@freecloud) October 15, 2014
I want to have time with my tribe – @lloyddavis at #wtrends14 @workstock pic.twitter.com/BmRz7W5R5V
— Su Butcher π (@SuButcher) October 15, 2014
'We want to be able to work wherever we want and that isn't necessarily the same place all the time' #wtrends14 @LloydDavis pic'n'mix
— Flexible Boss (@flexibleboss) October 15, 2014
Great stuff from @LloydDavis
Next up? @garelaos#wtrends14— Simon (@SimonHeath1) October 15, 2014
The power of ‘you’
Gareth Jones – Creative troublemaker with non-conformist tendencies
http://garethjones.me/
Next up is the power of you, by self professed organisational freedom fighter Gareth Jones #wtrends14
— OnOffice (@onofficemag) October 15, 2014
Next up at @workstock is @garelaos who wants to talk about diversity – there are many different facets #wtrends14 pic.twitter.com/oKdg9xaUWN
— Su Butcher π (@SuButcher) October 15, 2014
Nowadays you can't tell cars except by their badges #diversity what's happening? asks @garelaos #wtrends14 pic.twitter.com/LnQ67gzHGB
— Su Butcher π (@SuButcher) October 15, 2014
Google design in queues in their workplace so people are forced to collaborate. What results? @garelaos #wtrends14 pic.twitter.com/hjP4fe8GfU
— Su Butcher π (@SuButcher) October 15, 2014
Or is that layers of thick men? #wtrends14 @garelaos @workstock pic.twitter.com/C1BdxJubnY
— Su Butcher π (@SuButcher) October 15, 2014
Why are we designing collaborative spaces in great big buildings in London?? @garelaos at #wtrends14 @workstock
— Su Butcher π (@SuButcher) October 15, 2014
Guilty of designing for inclusion, what happened to individuality? @FureyJackie #wtrends14 @garelaos pic.twitter.com/5U3z52pBmF
— BakerStuart (@BakerStuartLtd) October 15, 2014
#wtrends14 many of the spaces for collaborating in London are there because people want to be in London, and may live there
— Mark Catchlove (@markcatchlove) October 15, 2014
Jones unimpressed with some of the BCO award winning offices. Says they could all be same office. #wtrends14
— OnOffice (@onofficemag) October 15, 2014
Social Onslaught
Janet Parkinson – Agile Reprobate
Next up, @JanetParkinson #wtrends14 @workstock unleashing a social onslaught
— Su Butcher π (@SuButcher) October 15, 2014
Poetry at last….from @JanetParkinson #wtrends14
— Neil Usher (@workessence) October 15, 2014
Agile Elephant's @janetparkinson gets poetical at Workstock – the song of J Alfred Prufrock for the 21st century #wtrends14
— Alan Patrick (@freecloud) October 15, 2014
We work aloud, we work in the cloud. You've got to push to stand out from that cloud @JanetParkinson #wtrends14 pic.twitter.com/3kAfs7slad
— Su Butcher π (@SuButcher) October 15, 2014
Data data everywhere, but not a thought to think. Nice quote from @JanetParkinson at #wtrends14
— Simon (@SimonHeath1) October 15, 2014
We touch the keyboard, go with the flow… totally unconscious where these words will go @JanetParkinson #wtrends14 pic.twitter.com/QQTudtjuoD
— Su Butcher π (@SuButcher) October 15, 2014
Whatever Happened to the Art and Soul of Work?
Doug Shaw – What Goes Around Ltd
http://stopdoingdumbthingstocustomers.com/blog/
Worlds first Pecha Kucha with live music, slides and live drawing from @dougshaw1 #wtrends14 @workstock
— Su Butcher π (@SuButcher) October 15, 2014
β@garelaos: He sings…… #wtrends14 @workstock pic.twitter.com/sRyZdTreADβ @dougshaw1 delivers
— Oseland (@oseland) October 15, 2014
You see the rate they come down the escalator… @dougshaw1 serenades us about the stiffs #wtrends14
— Su Butcher π (@SuButcher) October 15, 2014
Work
Consume
Be silent
DieWork is crushing creativity out of people@dougshaw1 at #wtrends14
— Simon (@SimonHeath1) October 15, 2014
"The soul of work is about taking the time to get to know each other – its as easy and as difficult as that" @dougshaw1 nails it #wtrends14
— Su Butcher π (@SuButcher) October 15, 2014
"It's all about the people AND the work". Exactly that. @dougshaw1 #wtrends14
— Stuart Snelling (@stuart_snelling) October 15, 2014
Whoops and applause for @dougshaw1 #wtrends14 @workstock
— Su Butcher π (@SuButcher) October 15, 2014
http://twitter.com/TimHabraken/status/522346267532611584
Leader says : "Bring your whole self to work." Leader thinks: "But not your personality" #steriledesign #wtrends14
— Gareth Jones (@garelaos) October 15, 2014
RT @stuart_snelling: "Bring your soul to work" – @dougshaw1. Exactly. Don't hang up your passion with your coat every morning. #wtrends14
— Steve Bridger (@stevebridger) October 15, 2014
Poetry, drawing, music. It's a modern day salon. #wtrends14
— Monica Parker π (@monicacparker) October 15, 2014
http://twitter.com/LisanneSchloss/status/522345267426000896
@SuButcher could this be …….that one man is controlling the "glass ceiling" ? pic.twitter.com/HEI4dYln7I
— Steve Tomlin (@Steve_Tomlin) October 15, 2014
The peloton as a metaphor for a responsive, adaptive organisation
Richard Martin – Generalist
http://indalogenesis.com/
https://twitter.com/IndaloGenesis
Next up is Richard Martin @IndaloGenesis talking about the peloton #cycling #wtrends14 @workstock
— Su Butcher π (@SuButcher) October 15, 2014
Cyclist Richard Martin uses the peleton, sprinter etc as metaphors for the responsive organisation. Great stuff! @IndaloGenesis #wtrends14
— Richard Byatt (@richardbyatt) October 15, 2014
#wtrends14 @IndaloGenesis makes parallels between the world of work and the work of the peleton formation pic.twitter.com/Yh0FSlY3tj
— Su Butcher π (@SuButcher) October 15, 2014
And now a #Peloton analogy for a successful workplace! Competition, Collaboration, Cooperation & Cooperation @IndaloGenesis #wtrends14
— Rose Haslem (@RoseHaslem) October 15, 2014
The curated workplace: sailing a square-rigged training vessel in stormy seas
Brian Condon – A listener, intervening in creative collaboration
http://perfectpath.co.uk/
http://digital-citizen.co.uk/wordpress/
Next is @brian_condon on the curated workplace before co-working had been invented #wtrends14 @workstock
— Su Butcher π (@SuButcher) October 15, 2014
Outcomes of @Brian_Condon's curated workspace pic.twitter.com/TNQWRMhdul
— Su Butcher π (@SuButcher) October 15, 2014
.@brian_condon says 60% of #C4CC projects led by woman. Impressive given the stats we heard earlier about Google #wtrends14 @workstock
— OnOffice (@onofficemag) October 15, 2014
Are you challenging yourself? says @brian_condon #wtrends14
— Carly Willis (@InteriorsCarly) October 15, 2014
Are you taking risks? Are you scared? If it feels like this, its curatorial not janatorial #wtrends14 @brian_condon pic.twitter.com/tQSgdvgK8t
— Su Butcher π (@SuButcher) October 15, 2014
@brian_condon computers at #c4cc embedded rather than iconic #wtrends14
— Neil Usher (@workessence) October 15, 2014
#PechaKucha by @workstock team #wtrends14 – fun! But what's it all about? #Diversity – we all have different perspectives, from experiences
— Paul Carder (@paulcarder) October 15, 2014
Sounds like @JanetParkinson did an awesome job with her poetic Pecha Kucha at #wtrends14 #futureofwork #DigitalTransformation #e20s
— David Terrar (@DT) October 15, 2014
We shld create physical and metaphysical spaces 4 work 4 the whole person, not the reverse Superman effect pic.twitter.com/9wJYRn1gfg#wtrends14
— Simon (@SimonHeath1) October 15, 2014
@briancondon of Creative Collaboration Centre – collaboration is curatorial and janitorial – metaphor of sailing as an enterprise #wtrends14
— Alan Patrick (@freecloud) October 15, 2014
There's a important distinction between curatorial and janatorial work @briancondon at #wtrends14 pic.twitter.com/7yl4qoUkaV
— Visceral Business (@VisceralBiz) October 15, 2014
@SuButcher @brian_condon #wtrends14 love the line that workplace mgt should be curatorial more than janitorial. Says it all
— Jonny Gifford (@jonnygiff) October 15, 2014
Enjoying the @workstock session at #wtrends14 – it's challenging the world of workplace to think differently – focus on people before place
— Mark Catchlove (@markcatchlove) October 15, 2014
…so what? @workstock #wtrends14 is highlighting that every individual is different – so why are so many workspaces #onesizefitsall?
— Paul Carder (@paulcarder) October 15, 2014
Never Mind the B*****ks
Anne Marie McEwan – Girl with a curl β middle of forehead
http://www.thesmartworkcompany.com/who-we-are/
https://twitter.com/smartco
here is @smartco Anne Marie McEwan in a tirade against hype #wtrends14 @workstock pic.twitter.com/KOORVV85uj
— Su Butcher π (@SuButcher) October 15, 2014
Surprising amount of profanity at #wtrends14 Apologies.
— OnOffice (@onofficemag) October 15, 2014
RT @smartco 'customer service processes are highly connected' #wtrends14 pic.twitter.com/z9XLqfNGpk
— Visceral Business (@VisceralBiz) October 15, 2014
So @smartco needs to share this deck. Lovely stuff #wtrends14 pic.twitter.com/Tm5iDqxww2
— David D'Souza (@dds180) October 15, 2014
For any delicate flowers struggling with the colourful language at #wtrends14
Stephen Fry on the Joys of Swearing: http://t.co/zWUK4UZx9P— Simon (@SimonHeath1) October 15, 2014
@smartco "never mind the boll**ks" reminds us manufacturing co's went through same shifts 20yrs before White collar work
now #wtrends14— Alan Patrick (@freecloud) October 15, 2014
Clash, Stealers Wheel, The Jam, The Sex Pistols? The Baby Boomers have taken over! Time for a rap? #wtrends14
— Richard Byatt (@richardbyatt) October 15, 2014
Unleashing John: A Week in the Life of an Unwilling Production Manager
Andy Swann – Idealist. Enthusiast. People, Work, Drums, Future
http://iamtheworkproject.com/
Next up is @AndySwann whose slides all depict a cardboard cutout character. Literally #wtrends14 @workstock pic.twitter.com/NwuuZs6I49
— Su Butcher π (@SuButcher) October 15, 2014
#wtrends14 @AndySwann Never Mind The Namebadge : awesome. @workstock rocks. HT @workessence pic.twitter.com/AzUxHTiUiS
— Perry Timms π¦ (@PerryTimms) October 15, 2014
Suddenly the presentation turns a corner and the audience ripples with excitement #wtrends14 @AndySwann @workstock
— Su Butcher π (@SuButcher) October 15, 2014
Sheer brilliance from @AndySwann at #wtrends14. It's horrible to say you have to be here – but you really do. The story of John
— David D'Souza (@dds180) October 15, 2014
"Gratitude expected, progression denied" employee engagement's potential for tyranny #wtrends14 @garelaos @AndySwann
— Jonny Gifford (@jonnygiff) October 15, 2014
"His human uniqueness cannot be categorized by words on paper" @AndySwann on John the unwilling production manager #wtrends14 @workstock
— Su Butcher π (@SuButcher) October 15, 2014
The ballad of John the Production Manager – why unsung, unrecognised & unrewarded heroes of the daily business process tune out #wtrends14
— Alan Patrick (@freecloud) October 15, 2014
This is pretty much every job description ever written. Genius @AndySwann #wtrends14 pic.twitter.com/TZraDPoq4y
— Gareth Jones (@garelaos) October 15, 2014
Workplace culture disillusionment is creeping into the conversation at #wtrends14
— Visceral Business (@VisceralBiz) October 15, 2014
http://twitter.com/briddj/status/522353791832956928
http://twitter.com/LisanneSchloss/status/522353724401143808
Jon Husband – from Wirearchy
http://wirearchy.com/
https://twitter.com/jonhusband
Next @jonhusband brings us back to earth #wtrends14 @workstock pic.twitter.com/HKSnFxGJyw
— Su Butcher π (@SuButcher) October 15, 2014
We are moving from reason to emotion says @jonhusband #wtrends14 Bang on.
— OnOffice (@onofficemag) October 15, 2014
RT @jonhusband is hierarchy simply a prothesis for trust? #wtrends14 #workstock pic.twitter.com/uocFi3MDUX
— Visceral Business (@VisceralBiz) October 15, 2014
@jonhusband – huge shift networking technology is driving in ways of working – workers were of the system, now in the system #wtrends14
— Alan Patrick (@freecloud) October 15, 2014
MT @SimonHeath1 exponential change curve but workplace structures struggling to even get on rollercoaster#wtrends14 pic.twitter.com/ygBUDDmKsF
— Su Butcher π (@SuButcher) October 15, 2014
This. #wtrends14 @workstock pic.twitter.com/UGDdURCj0o
— Gareth Jones (@garelaos) October 15, 2014
"Wire-archy" by @jonhusband , Deep change and getting people talking #wtrends14 #interconnecting pic.twitter.com/Zw6rx8PxgN
— Carly Willis (@InteriorsCarly) October 15, 2014
The evolutionary power of joined up writing
Euan Semple – Changing the world – one conversation at a time
http://euansemple.com/
https://twitter.com/euan
We end @workstock with @euan Who wrote this brilliant book #wtrends14 pic.twitter.com/df88Ekdgtq
— Su Butcher π (@SuButcher) October 15, 2014
#wtrends14 so @euan has no pictures because they get in the way of the words. This is really disruptive pecha kucha @workstock
— Su Butcher π (@SuButcher) October 15, 2014
On the evolutionary power of words (and numbers). @euan keeping things powerfully pure and simple at #wtrends14 pic.twitter.com/DX9kokD59D
— Visceral Business (@VisceralBiz) October 15, 2014
"We've been talking about this stuff for ages".
The 8 most frustrating words in work/place thinking/speaking.#wtrends14— Simon (@SimonHeath1) October 15, 2014
@SimonHeath1 but are the right people talking about this stuff?
— MervynDinnen (@MervynDinnen) October 15, 2014
.@MervynDinnen Seems to be. There's passion and fire in the belly for the conversation but change is glacial.#wtrends14
— Simon (@SimonHeath1) October 15, 2014
.@euan 'We don't always know what think until we write about it.'No argument here #wtrends14
— OnOffice (@onofficemag) October 15, 2014
http://twitter.com/briddj/status/522358068898959360
@timbuckteeth @SuButcher So we have lots of senses. But they're common to all: common sense.
— memneon π (@memneon) October 15, 2014
If you liked Workstock you can buy the accompanying book by @very_very_red here:
http://t.co/VkpcUvBqin
1300 Lunch
A swirling ball of 198 tweeters at #wtrends14 http://t.co/cChghLRFDK thanks @mhawksey pic.twitter.com/F6dXevWgNh
— Su Butcher π (@SuButcher) October 15, 2014
Statistics by lunchtime #wtrends14 – 1270 tweets by 198 users reached 434,000 twitter users over 5m times pic.twitter.com/zCwrvcShXL
— Su Butcher π (@SuButcher) October 15, 2014
Twitter Statistics and Rankings of #wtrends14 since:2014-10-08 http://t.co/FsIpd4tSvp via @TweetBinder
— Su Butcher π (@SuButcher) October 15, 2014
A Searchable Twitter Archive of over 1200 #wtrends14 tweets http://t.co/anG61cu5iI thanks @mhawksey
— Su Butcher π (@SuButcher) October 15, 2014
1400 Nigel Oseland, Workplace Unlimited
Chairβs Welcome Back
http://www.workplaceunlimited.com/
We are ushered back after lunch to hear Paul Morrell and Paul Finch debate "individuality" vs "one size fits all" #wtrends14
— Su Butcher π (@SuButcher) October 15, 2014
Debate: βDoes one size fit all or should we embrace individuality?β
Paul Morrell, Paul Morrell Consulting, and Paul Finch, Architects Journal
As is now famously traditional at Workplace Trends conferences, our two distinguished guests will lead the debate with their lively and entertaining introductions.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Morrell
https://uk.linkedin.com/pub/paul-morrell/13/ab9/842
http://www.architectsjournal.co.uk/paul-finch/272.bio
Brave Paul Finch speaks to the motion 'One Size can fit All'. – if so, why is it such a bad thing? he asks #wtrends14
— Su Butcher π (@SuButcher) October 15, 2014
The notion 'there is no such thing as society' is dangerous – atomisation leads to a fallacy that place is just a mixture of bits #wtrends14
— Su Butcher π (@SuButcher) October 15, 2014
Debate about "one size fits all". Still talking about varying the one single workplace, not a variety of hubs. Why?! #wtrends14
— Gareth Jones (@garelaos) October 15, 2014
Workplace is essentially collective, not agglomeration of individual preferences says Paul Finch in #wtrends14 "one size fits all" debate
— Richard Byatt (@richardbyatt) October 15, 2014
The smart thing to do when you've got diversity is to go for 'the greatest good for the greatest number' Paul Finch #wtrends14
— Su Butcher π (@SuButcher) October 15, 2014
If you're too hot, get yourself a light cotton jacket, says Paul Finch #wtrends14
— Su Butcher π (@SuButcher) October 15, 2014
We can personalise our ringtones – Paul Finch at #wtrends14 – mine's Jamiroquai. What's yours?
— Mark Catchlove (@markcatchlove) October 15, 2014
Some people like to eat 'aldesko' creating the opportunity for botulism at the keyboard. Paul Finch #wtrends14
— Su Butcher π (@SuButcher) October 15, 2014
Finch curses lunch El Desko. Opportunity to catch botulism he says #wtrends14
— OnOffice (@onofficemag) October 15, 2014
"I don't care if it suits anybody else, because it suits me" – a form of onanism says Paul Finch #wtrends14
— Su Butcher π (@SuButcher) October 15, 2014
Own-a-nism? The me me me age that will see us living alone with our screens. Paul Finch #wtrends14
— Jonny Gifford (@jonnygiff) October 15, 2014
We can't really change the dynamics of a plane/flying, but we can def change the dynamics of work. Excuses. #wtrends14
— Gareth Jones (@garelaos) October 15, 2014
Why don't they design chairs that can climb stairs? says Paul Finch, people in wheelchairs don't like offices anyway #wtrends14
— Su Butcher π (@SuButcher) October 15, 2014
I think he's trying to be just a little bit provocative… #wtrends14
— Su Butcher π (@SuButcher) October 15, 2014
Don't ask what the workplace can do for you, ask what you can do for the workplace… Paul Finch channels Kennedy at #wtrends14
— Su Butcher π (@SuButcher) October 15, 2014
The workplace is for the foot soldiers of capitalism says Finch. If you cant stand the heat go back to your own kitchen #wtrends14
— Su Butcher π (@SuButcher) October 15, 2014
Design for the individual by providing choice #wtrends14
— Helliwell, Tom (@TomH_PBPW) October 15, 2014
Paul Finch taking the JS Mill utilitarian workplace view of greatest happiness of greatest number, which is of course dud #wtrends14/
— Neil Usher (@workessence) October 15, 2014
http://twitter.com/LisanneSchloss/status/522376604019064832
.@LisanneSchloss #wtrends14 the original utopia was a firm of slavery
— Simon (@SimonHeath1) October 15, 2014
Enjoying Paul Finch at #wtrends14 – tirade against the new orthodoxies of design and the Me generation. Paul Morrell now speaking against
— Richard Byatt (@richardbyatt) October 15, 2014
Sounds like the command & control stormtroopers are alive and kicking#wtrends14
— Simon (@SimonHeath1) October 15, 2014
Paul Morrell now speaks against 'One Size Fits All' – there are better ways than making everything equal he asserts #wtrends14
— Su Butcher π (@SuButcher) October 15, 2014
This problem is NOT about 'the wheelchair' says Morrell. But let's not do away with steps (cue pic of Rocky) #wtrends14
— Su Butcher π (@SuButcher) October 15, 2014
Zaha Hadid school design makes an appearance on Paul Morrell's slides. I can't show you as he won't share them π #wtrends14
— Su Butcher π (@SuButcher) October 15, 2014
"Can one size fit all in #workplacedesign?" NO says Paul Morrell. We need to design for different people, incl the disabled #wtrends14
— Rose Haslem (@RoseHaslem) October 15, 2014
Love this carton from Ed McLachlan #wtrends14 pic.twitter.com/2PY9oALvR5
— Mark Catchlove (@markcatchlove) October 15, 2014
Morrell uses the wheelchair as a symbol to prove that one size does not fit all #wtrends14
— OnOffice (@onofficemag) October 15, 2014
Morrell: Requirements change from generation to generation #wtrends14
— OnOffice (@onofficemag) October 15, 2014
Sorry Paul, nice try. Mr Finch clinches it. One size cannot fit all! #wtrends14
— Amelia Saberwal (@AmeliaSaberwal) October 15, 2014
Paul Morrell not really talking in opposition to Paul Finch unfortunately #wtrends14
— Richard Byatt (@richardbyatt) October 15, 2014
@SuButcher My uncle had no legs, he wore prosthetics, he could do steps but slopes were much harder for him.
— Kirstie Allsopp (@KirstieMAllsopp) October 15, 2014
@KirstieMAllsopp when I was architecture student the then RIBA president tried to defend steps to us. He said tech would solve it #wtrends14
— Su Butcher π (@SuButcher) October 15, 2014
@SuButcher @KirstieMAllsopp as an above knee amputee myself that is so true #hateslopes #wtrends14
— Andrew Dunning (@andrewdunning) October 15, 2014
'If one size fits all, its only in the sense that the Ritz is open to all' Paul Morrell #wtrends14
— Su Butcher π (@SuButcher) October 15, 2014
Paul Morrell – first genius of workplace #wtrends14
— Neil Usher (@workessence) October 15, 2014
"@onofficemag: Deny people access, you deny people work. #wtrends14" You deny them their humanity
— Simon (@SimonHeath1) October 15, 2014
We're projecting onto the workplace all the things we haven't solved in the public realm says Finch. #wtrends14 but is that true? nah.
— Su Butcher π (@SuButcher) October 15, 2014
Failure of the public realm rather than office buildings says Finch #wtrends14
— OnOffice (@onofficemag) October 15, 2014
HT @workessence MT @onofficemag Real reason so few #disabled people in offices is because the commute is so ghastly, says Finch #wtrends14
— Anne Ducanette (@AnneDucanette) October 15, 2014
Morrell points out that blind people he worked with in government were highly productive. Unfortunately prejudice prevents many #wtrends14
— Su Butcher π (@SuButcher) October 15, 2014
Paul Finch describing why he would be the worlds worst Facilities Manager, ever #wtrends14
— Neil Usher (@workessence) October 15, 2014
Good story from Paul Finch on the perils of trying to provide an environment to suit everyone. Let people adapt. #wtrends14
— Richard Byatt (@richardbyatt) October 15, 2014
We need to learn more about what diversity REALLY means says Paul Morrell. I agree. #wtrends14
— Su Butcher π (@SuButcher) October 15, 2014
#wtrends14 as in most things in workplace, trying to meets the needs of individuals is all about reaching an equilibrium
— Mark Catchlove (@markcatchlove) October 15, 2014
"One size can fit all vs. can't we embrace individuality" presentations rather monopolised by access/disability issues #wtrends14
— Alastair Scott (@AlastairWorks) October 15, 2014
@LeesmanAlastair #wtrends14 Maybe that's because "access/disability issues" really are an issue for many disabled people
— Anne Ducanette (@AnneDucanette) October 15, 2014
They might be 'hot desking' but they use the same desk every day. So why not let them individualise says Finch? #wtrends14
— Su Butcher π (@SuButcher) October 15, 2014
'In our office the only way you can get a good chair is if you've got a back problem' Paul Finch changes chairs at #wtrends14
— Su Butcher π (@SuButcher) October 15, 2014
'If people became disabled whilst working, employers need to be able to retain them when they become disabled' – sense from floor #wtrends14
— Su Butcher π (@SuButcher) October 15, 2014
Speaker from the floor points out the debaters are obsessed with wheelchairs when they should have come this morning #fail #wtrends14
— Su Butcher π (@SuButcher) October 15, 2014
Semco pioneered innovative working & workspace design decades ago so it can be done. Just takes leadership balls. #wtrends14
— Gareth Jones (@garelaos) October 15, 2014
Morrell: one is almost embarrassed to make the business case for inclusive design, but we shouldn't be #wtrends14
— OnOffice (@onofficemag) October 15, 2014
Paul Finch..what you need is to Have a synthesised inclusive proposition… Make the good, good enough for everybody #wtrends14
— Paige Hodsman (@PaigeHodsman) October 15, 2014
Question from the floor..does the process of design itself need to be more inclusive..people being included in the design process #wtrends14
— Paige Hodsman (@PaigeHodsman) October 15, 2014
Paul Morrell quotes @MrGeorgeClarke commenting on how little design for inclusion instruction he got as architect – me too #wtrends14
— Su Butcher π (@SuButcher) October 15, 2014
When I was arch. student RIBA president was asked about steps. He thought it was a plot as wheelchair using student in audience. #wtrends14
— Su Butcher π (@SuButcher) October 15, 2014
http://twitter.com/briddj/status/522384772249944064
A sight impaired friend with a guide dog, got lost in his local town because there were roadworks. Could this have been avoided? #wtrends14
— Mark Catchlove (@markcatchlove) October 15, 2014
@markcatchlove There are solutions http://t.co/yQnqqpUBEM #wtrends14
— Anne Ducanette (@AnneDucanette) October 15, 2014
http://twitter.com/eslunge/status/522390000345042944
1445 Case Study
Lee Penson, Penson
We’re delighted that Lee will be joining our speaker line-up to take us through his recent experiences including his work with Google on their London SuperHQ.
http://www.penson.co/
https://uk.linkedin.com/pub/lee-penson/1/a2b/214
.@penson – why do we go to work? Because we have to, for social reasons and to self develop. #wtrends14
— Doug Shaw . Artist. Illustrator. Consultant. (@DougShawArt) October 15, 2014
'This week I had a new client who still have a fax number on their letterhead' #wtrends14 pic.twitter.com/bfe2HiH2S5
— Su Butcher π (@SuButcher) October 15, 2014
@SuButcher a solicitor perhaps? #darkages
— Kirstie Allsopp (@KirstieMAllsopp) October 15, 2014
@KirstieMAllsopp he didn't say, but I know a lot of construction companies like that! #darkages
— Su Butcher π (@SuButcher) October 15, 2014
@SuButcher @KirstieMAllsopp hospitals still fax a lot
— Soulfood Studio (@arusselldesign) October 15, 2014
@soulfoodstudio @KirstieMAllsopp +common for construction companies to have fax machines on site as broadband often unavailable #wtrends14
— Su Butcher π (@SuButcher) October 15, 2014
@SuButcher @KirstieMAllsopp nothing wrong with the retro look!
— Chinneck Shaw (@ChinneckShaw) October 15, 2014
Whilst the surgeon was operating using #googleglass people were texting, tweeting and facebooking him…is this a good idea? #wtrends14
— Su Butcher π (@SuButcher) October 15, 2014
Human Machine Interface HMI – bringing terror to the world, now #wtrends14
— Neil Usher (@workessence) October 15, 2014
β@onofficemag: .@PENSONgroup predicts the end of the iphone. Iwatch will replace it he reckons Big call #wtrends14β wrong call IMHO
— Mark Catchlove (@markcatchlove) October 15, 2014
I've always said tech will converge on the wrist. Lee Penson agrees. The Apple watch's potential seems missed by many #wtrends14
— Gareth Jones (@garelaos) October 15, 2014
@garelaos it's not about Apple. Android winson price, market share and choice suggest watches next phase of Apple becoming less relevant
— David D'Souza (@dds180) October 15, 2014
@PENSONarchitect says innovative interfaces such as Apple's watch show direction for workplace – "loosen up" space and simplify #wtrends14
— Richard Byatt (@richardbyatt) October 15, 2014
@workessence #wtrends14 pic.twitter.com/7ugVo0mxDK
— Simon (@SimonHeath1) October 15, 2014
We should be thinking about HHI's not HMI's says Penson (Human-Human not just Human-Machine interfaces) #wtrends14
— Su Butcher π (@SuButcher) October 15, 2014
@workessence …And yet, not many humans in these images….?#wtrends14
— Steve Coster (@stevecoster33) October 15, 2014
listening to Lee Penson @PENSONgroup talk about #wtrends14 Simple approach to workplace design – makes a lot of sense reduces complexity
— Chris Kane (@ChrisKane55) October 15, 2014
Lots of name dropping by Lee Penson. Its a bit 'here's my photo album' #wtrends14
— Su Butcher π (@SuButcher) October 15, 2014
Wonder what @bud_maz makes of @PENSONarchitect photo album? #wtrends14
— Neil Usher (@workessence) October 15, 2014
β@SuButcher: Lots of name dropping by Lee Penson. Its a bit 'here's my photo album' #wtrends14β portfolio session…?
— Carly Willis (@InteriorsCarly) October 15, 2014
@SuButcher true, but it is more impressive than my photo album
— David D'Souza (@dds180) October 15, 2014
Pictures of some "New work" places at #wtrends14 – wonder how many are reflections of owners' egoes vs. where the people need to work
— Alan Patrick (@freecloud) October 15, 2014
Larry's boardroom at Google London HQ. Do you really like this? #wtrends14 pic.twitter.com/pWmbGsFJL4
— Su Butcher π (@SuButcher) October 15, 2014
@SuButcher Reminds me of the set for Star Turn with Bernard Cribbins, probably not the effect he's after.
— Alex Johnson (@shedworking) October 15, 2014
A coffee table 'actually made of recycled coffee' #pseudscorner #wtrends14
— Su Butcher π (@SuButcher) October 15, 2014
Cool offices. What does that really mean? #wtrends14
— Mark Catchlove (@markcatchlove) October 15, 2014
@markcatchlove cool offices are where Paul Finch hasn't fixed the aircon #wtrends14
— David D'Souza (@dds180) October 15, 2014
Life's a bit too short to work in dull spaces – so 'press the reset button before you design that next job' #wtrends14
— Su Butcher π (@SuButcher) October 15, 2014
Still waiting for Lee Penson to bring his presentation on message. Cool pics, but off message for conference imo. #wtrends14
— Gareth Jones (@garelaos) October 15, 2014
@dds180 @workessence @PENSONarchitect … Yes a very interesting conversation π it obviously sells… but are we thinking? @SuButcher
— Steve Maslin (@bud_maz) October 15, 2014
I'm guessing that @PENSONarchitect Lee didn't see Steve's @bud_maz talk. He should catch up #wtrends14
— Su Butcher π (@SuButcher) October 15, 2014
Perhaps too many designers see people as transparent outlines, shadows – the tool dominates the thinking and outcomes #wtrends14
— Neil Usher (@workessence) October 15, 2014
The atmosphere at #wtrends14 has become somewhat self-satisfied.
— Brian_Condon (@brian_condon) October 15, 2014
Lee Penson says that variation, flexibility and options makes diversity possible #wtrends14
— Su Butcher π (@SuButcher) October 15, 2014
Q: "How are your designs measured?" A: "emotion, the looks in their eyes and some science stuff" < proven ROI then π #wtrends14
— Gareth Jones (@garelaos) October 15, 2014
Not to be snarky but to say the @PENSONgroup design outcomes are measured by "the looks in their eyes"??? Huh. #wtrends14
— Monica Parker π (@monicacparker) October 15, 2014
Great talk from Lee Penson, showing us some inspirational images of great office design #wtrends14 @PENSONgroup @FureyJackie
— BakerStuart (@BakerStuartLtd) October 15, 2014
@onofficemag @PENSONgroup – take it sustainability isn't on the agenda today… #wtrends14
— Alastair Scott (@AlastairWorks) October 15, 2014
Lee Penson says that variation, flexibility and options makes diversity possible #wtrends14
— Su Butcher π (@SuButcher) October 15, 2014
Q&A shows that @PENSONarchitect not just about "wacky" design – some real thinking and a shrewd business brain behind the work #wtrends14
— Richard Byatt (@richardbyatt) October 15, 2014
Penson says Jaguar Landrover's work strategy was to move 25% of workers out of the office 'so they couldn't collaborate' #wtrends14
— Su Butcher π (@SuButcher) October 15, 2014
.@SuButcher @KirstieMAllopp We have customers who still fax us repair orders and snagging lists, in construction and housebuild, often…
— Plastic Surgeon (@FineFinishers) October 15, 2014
'Agile working is for me a classic example of us making things that little bit complicated for their own good' Lee Penson at #wtrends14
— Su Butcher π (@SuButcher) October 15, 2014
1515 Tea
#wtrends14 I've written a blog http://t.co/WNwG44NTGI @PerryTimms @workstock
— Lisa Gill (she/her) lisagillreimaginaire@mastodon (@disruptandlearn) October 15, 2014
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/article/20141015142610-12314060-punking-conferences-and-soulful-work
1545 Si. Mobil Case Study
Alenka Sevcnikar, Si. Mobil with Alenka Kragelj ErzΜen, Kragelj Architects
Alenka Kragelj ErΕΎen has conducted in-depth research and studies on how buildings affect the environment, their occupants, and the efficiency of business organizations. She is the author of more than thirty articles in the fields of architecture and interior design expert and frequent guest programs and thematic discussions. Kragelj Architects have recently completed a large project with Si. Mobil in Slovenia and will be making a joint presentation with their client o take us through this fascinating case study.
https://si.linkedin.com/pub/alenka-sevcnikar/8/682/826
http://www.krageljarhitekti.si/team-kragelj-arhitekti/alenka-kragelj-erzen/
We return for a case study from Slovenia – with Alenka Sevcnikar, Si. Mobil with Alenka Kragelj ErzΜen, Kragelj Architects #wtrends14
— Su Butcher π (@SuButcher) October 15, 2014
At last a bit of diversity on the stage π #notstalepaleandmale #wtrends14 pic.twitter.com/uZ5DNfErG2
— Gareth Jones (@garelaos) October 15, 2014
This case study is about the refurbishment of the building whilst Si.Mobil, a telecoms company, remained working there #wtrends14
— Su Butcher π (@SuButcher) October 15, 2014
Si.Mobil case study..WPP key findings, noise and lack of acoustic privacy..#wtrends14
— Paige Hodsman (@PaigeHodsman) October 15, 2014
To help employees support the project, the team created a communications plan #wtrends14 pic.twitter.com/3exeesn3tL
— Su Butcher π (@SuButcher) October 15, 2014
Loving the fantastic honesty already in this case study – so refreshing #wtrends14
— Neil Usher (@workessence) October 15, 2014
Fact: this presentation is the first time I've seen a change management plan in Slovenian. Not the first I haven't understood…#wtrends14
— David D'Souza (@dds180) October 15, 2014
Alenka(Si Mobil) Alenka(Kragelj Architects) explaining re-design of a workplace #wtrends14 pic.twitter.com/kvDrdkGjkJ
— Carly Willis (@InteriorsCarly) October 15, 2014
Si.Mobil talking about change and the importance of KPI – Keeping People Informed π #wtrends14
— Doug Shaw . Artist. Illustrator. Consultant. (@DougShawArt) October 15, 2014
http://twitter.com/RoseHaslem/status/522403340119179264
Change in spaces at Si. Mobil and improvements that resulted #wtrends14 pic.twitter.com/1ScBf99Jmt
— Su Butcher π (@SuButcher) October 15, 2014
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bz_zwBvIcAEA5fm.jpg
http://twitter.com/briddj/status/522404138735640577
The Si mobile case study showing how ROI measures should be done. Would have been good to see @PENSONgroup do the same #wtrends14
— Gareth Jones (@garelaos) October 15, 2014
#wtrends14 do we really need big signs on a room telling us to THINK or TALK. or MEET?
— Mark Catchlove (@markcatchlove) October 15, 2014
#wtrends14 whatever you think, if the client is happy is happy with the design then that is a job well done!
— Mark Catchlove (@markcatchlove) October 15, 2014
@markcatchlove @PaigeHodsman just name all the rooms 'make more money'. Incredible ROI #wtrends14
— David D'Souza (@dds180) October 15, 2014
I am sure @oseland was happy to see POE getting a mention at #wtrends14
— Mark Catchlove (@markcatchlove) October 15, 2014
Alenka the architect describes employees concerned about the size of new tables, but when they saw them were surprised how big #wtrends14
— Su Butcher π (@SuButcher) October 15, 2014
'No matter what you do, some people will complain'! The joys of Change Management… #workplacedesign #wtrends14
— Rose Haslem (@RoseHaslem) October 15, 2014
Next: @fvazquezmedem Presidente @3goffice on "Challenges in implementing #agile working in #Latam countries" #wtrends14 @workplacetrends
— Paul Carder (@paulcarder) October 15, 2014
1615 Challenges in implementing Agile Working in Latin countries
Francisco Vazquez Medem, 3GOffice
Francisco will take us through some fascinating projects including Deloitte, Repsol, Kelloggs, and covering counties as diverse as Peru, Trinidad & Tobago, Lisbon and Madrid.
https://es.linkedin.com/in/franciscovazquezmedem
Francisco @fvazquezmedem says he is an architect 'although I don't wear a black T-shirt' #wtrends14
— Su Butcher π (@SuButcher) October 15, 2014
#wtrends14 great to see @fvazquezmedem adding a bit of an insight into who he really is. A proud father!
— Mark Catchlove (@markcatchlove) October 15, 2014
@fvazquezmedem says he feels like a priest coming to the vatican #wtrends14
— Neil Usher (@workessence) October 15, 2014
95% of office spaces in Latin America look like this says @fvazquezmedem #wtrends14 – get down to real life pic.twitter.com/ILzKijmMLT
— Su Butcher π (@SuButcher) October 15, 2014
But I actually like the old Lima office @fvazquezmedem #wtrends14 #oldwaysofworking
— Neil Usher (@workessence) October 15, 2014
@workessence @fvazquezmedem Did you like the plastic garden chair in the background? #wtrends14
— Jonny Gifford (@jonnygiff) October 15, 2014
@fvazquezmedem says "Flexible" working is an easier concept to sell than "Agile" or "Mobile" working #wtrends14
— Alan Patrick (@freecloud) October 15, 2014
@fvazquezmedem @3goffice challenges in Latin America: infrastructure, old installations, dif in areas; but tech is everywhere #wtrends14
— Paige Hodsman (@PaigeHodsman) October 15, 2014
I used Agile Working because Flexible working just wouldn't scan http://t.co/IXbyCjCRiZ #wtrends14
— Mark Catchlove (@markcatchlove) October 15, 2014
http://twitter.com/FeLimaSakr/status/522409522527502337
'When the total costs are big, like in the cities, the business case for agile working is easy' @fvazquezmedem at #wtrends14
— Su Butcher π (@SuButcher) October 15, 2014
Occupancy rates in Latin American countries via @fvazquezmedem #wtrends14 pic.twitter.com/d8I48yoPnT
— Su Butcher π (@SuButcher) October 15, 2014
Densities in Latin American countries via @fvazquezmedem #wtrends14 pic.twitter.com/yyYnsl7irF
— Su Butcher π (@SuButcher) October 15, 2014
@SuButcher Technology may be everywhere but you should see the range of internet bandwidth. Its Crazy.
— HappyHourBoston (@HappyHourBoston) October 15, 2014
In Lima or San Paulo you never know how long its going to take you to commute says @fvazquezmedem #wtrends14
— Su Butcher π (@SuButcher) October 15, 2014
#wtrends14 in spite of it's many shortcomings, we often forget what a great public transport system we have in most of major cities in UK
— Mark Catchlove (@markcatchlove) October 15, 2014
@briddj #wtrends 1/2
Assume bank back office.
No roles require physical presence in an "office"
Add hub space to cash handling centres— Simon (@SimonHeath1) October 15, 2014
@briddj #wtrends14 2/2
Assume Whitehall dept.
Same is true.
Hubs in regions.— Simon (@SimonHeath1) October 15, 2014
http://twitter.com/briddj/status/522401844245848064
@SimonHeath1 @briddj creating these hubs in the suburbs or outlying towns could re energise the local town economies. #wtrends14
— Gareth Jones (@garelaos) October 15, 2014
Personally I would like to see some of Latin America culture in Microsoft's office's there. Global companies can still be local? #wtrends14
— Steve Brewer (@stevewbrewer) October 15, 2014
um… googles for "coworking latin america" http://t.co/4UMQMuXnN0 #wtrends14
— Lloyd Davis (@LloydDavis) October 15, 2014
http://thenextweb.com/la/2011/09/01/eleven-latin-american-co-working-spaces-you-should-try-out/
http://twitter.com/FeLimaSakr/status/522413627157258240
1645 Our first date β people meet place, place meets people
Chris Kane and David D’Souza
Chris and David will talk about the emerging ‘Beyond the Workplace Conversation’ and the benefits of FM, Property, Workplace design and HR working together to shape the workplaces and practices of the future. They will offer an insight into the journey so far and the preconceptions they each had about the other’s profession.
https://uk.linkedin.com/in/daviddsouza180
https://uk.linkedin.com/in/cjkane5
Our final presentation at #wtrends14 is from Chris Kane @ChrisKane55 and David D'Souza @dds180
— Su Butcher π (@SuButcher) October 15, 2014
What are we really here to do? And can we do it better? @ChrisKane55 asks #wtrends14
— Su Butcher π (@SuButcher) October 15, 2014
Chris Kane engaging the audience at Workplace Trends #wtrends14 @SteljesGroup @ChrisKane55 @SMARTCollab @briddj pic.twitter.com/MaRxc6rkb7
— Tim Price-Walker (@timpw01) October 15, 2014
Not many people in the photos of fantastic offices – we need to break out of our silos says @ChrisKane55 #wtrends14
— Su Butcher π (@SuButcher) October 15, 2014
@ChrisKane55 @PENSONgroup great to reduce design complexity but success is entirely dependent on a thorough brief dev. process #wtrends14
— Alastair Scott (@AlastairWorks) October 15, 2014
#wtrends14 @dds180 explains the 'Reverse Superman Effect' – people become blander and more corporate when they step into the office
— Su Butcher π (@SuButcher) October 15, 2014
#wtrends14 @ChrisKane55 highlights that the same words means different things to different groups
— Mark Catchlove (@markcatchlove) October 15, 2014
http://twitter.com/PaulAtBrentmoor/status/522419138074271745
Dave and Chris want to have a giant conversation about how we can actually make the world of work better #wtrends14
— Su Butcher π (@SuButcher) October 15, 2014
Poor Leadership makes people less human in the workplace more than the workplace itself imo. #wtrends14
— Gareth Jones (@garelaos) October 15, 2014
Dave and Chris cajole the audience to group up and answer questions on inclusivity or themes for their conversation #wtrends14
— Su Butcher π (@SuButcher) October 15, 2014
Another good idea at #wtrends14 get your audience talking pic.twitter.com/ElXSTMb5jL
— Su Butcher π (@SuButcher) October 15, 2014
Are we way too restrictive in how we do things today? #wtrends14
— Su Butcher π (@SuButcher) October 15, 2014
Don't try and look through someone else's lens. Instead, trust their view of what they see. #wtrends14
— Gareth Jones (@garelaos) October 15, 2014
Huge activity as we collectively discuss #btwc themes at #wtrends14. Great ideas! pic.twitter.com/noG70an2Dq
— Andy Swann (@AndySwann) October 15, 2014
#wtrends14 I think we need more than a common language, it's about having an accessible language that the users understand
— Mark Catchlove (@markcatchlove) October 15, 2014
How do introverted people cope in an extroverted world, when introversion may not be able to voice its concerns #wtrends14
— Su Butcher π (@SuButcher) October 15, 2014
@SuButcher check out this work for @HMInsightGroup by @oseland http://t.co/BQo58n9kZQ
— Mark Catchlove (@markcatchlove) October 15, 2014
http://t.co/BQo58n9kZQ
oh dear, we spent all day turning peoples' brains to mush and then asked them to do some hard work in the final session #wtrends14
— Lloyd Davis (@LloydDavis) October 15, 2014
@mariepuybaraud there isnt just one workplace conversation – there are many, many little conversations #wtrends14
— Neil Usher (@workessence) October 15, 2014
β@SuButcher: 'I noticed a lack of biscuits in the photographs' – we need more biscuits #wtrends14β CLICK HERE to accept cookies!
— Mark Catchlove (@markcatchlove) October 15, 2014
@SuButcher I'm pretty sure @brian_condon had pictures of biscuits and caek at #c4cc in his presentation! #wtrends14
— Lloyd Davis (@LloydDavis) October 15, 2014
There were, @SuButcher @LloydDavis, both biscuits and tea lurking in my photos – 4 of them I think π #wtrends14
— Brian_Condon (@brian_condon) October 15, 2014
@brian_condon @SuButcher @LloydDavis done well. Any flapjack? #wtrends14
— Jonny Gifford (@jonnygiff) October 15, 2014
1715 Highlights and Summing Up
Nigel Oseland
#wtrends14 we end with @oseland wrapping up. We've all learned new things and reheard old stuff, but moved along the journey
— Su Butcher π (@SuButcher) October 15, 2014
@oseland giving a great summary – just 'cos it's a WP 'trend' doesn't mean it needs to be followed #wtrends14
— Alastair Scott (@AlastairWorks) October 15, 2014
@oseland Stop Look Listen… just because it's a workplace trend doesn't mean it's right #wtrends14
— Jonny Gifford (@jonnygiff) October 15, 2014
"Just because it's a trend doesn't mean its right" #wtrends14
— Alan Patrick (@freecloud) October 15, 2014
Tweets from #wtrends14 today numbered 1671 from 234 contributors reaching over 500,000 users 7.6m times pic.twitter.com/yr8tn32Yqr
— Su Butcher π (@SuButcher) October 15, 2014
Top tweeters of #wtrends14 via @tweetbinder pic.twitter.com/Kmwjwx6WZ5
— Su Butcher π (@SuButcher) October 15, 2014
Another Excellent @workplacetrends Event! #wtrends14 Thank you!
— Paige Hodsman (@PaigeHodsman) October 15, 2014
1730 Close, followed by Drinks Reception
Post Event and During-Event Blog Posts:
http://www.frankandbrown.com/2014/10/workplace_trends792/
http://acuitydesign.blogspot.co.uk/2014/03/harmonised-design-using-empathy-in.html
http://bakerstuart.com/blog/graduates-in-the-workplace/
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/article/20141015142610-12314060-punking-conferences-and-soulful-work
http://spaceandorganisation.wordpress.com/2014/09/30/figures-doors-and-passages-revisited-or-does-your-office-allow-for-sociality/
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