THE NEED.... Rapid innovation can be essential to an organization’s survival in today’s business environment. Employees who can provide this innovative edge will demand an environment that attracts them, satisfies their needs, and provides an incentive to stay.  With the projected shortfall of skilled workers in the United States and Europe reaching critical proportions by the year 2010, employers need to pay attention.

THE CURRENT SITUATION.... As work becomes global, hours more flexible and workers more mobile, work can often be accomplished remotely. The function of the office is changing. Employees come together to collaborate.  The work environments that companies have provided for the past half century are increasingly unsuited to emerging patterns of work and are inhibiting workers from performing to their full potential. Recent studies have shown that the typical office environment is used at 30% to 50% of its capacity...pointing to tremendous potential for cost savings.

THE POTENTIAL.... An effective workplace allows a natural and efficient sharing of knowledge.  Increased knowledge sharing leads to enhanced productivity, improved quality, and accelerated innovation. An organization's strategic intent must be aligned with its capacity and fully supported by its environment and use of technology.