Three ways to drive great collaboration
If you’re spending more time in a collaborative workspace, you’re not alone. Anyone who studies teamwork will tell you, it’s on the rise (Microsoft). In fact, we’re on twice as many teams as we were just five years ago. And, we spend 50% more time doing collaborative work than we did 20 years ago (HBR). […]
Function meets beauty: Steelcase Flex Mobile Power
Have you ever been in the middle of an important project and lost power on your device? Traditional work environments are now replaced with cafés, impromptu meetings, and open collaboration areas. While today’s workspace is focused on workplace collaboration and built for flexibility, mobility, choice, and comfort, there’s one major problem: power is often left […]
Is the future of work flexible? Workplace wishes for 2020 and beyond
This article originally appeared on Forbes.com as part of the Forbes Business Development Council. The future of work, evolution of leadership and changing nature of work are things I put a great deal of focus on in my everyday life. With the way technology is constantly disrupting and driving the way we approach our places […]
Hidden secrets on timing your to dos
Larks. Owls. Third birds. Which one are you? Believe it or not, “morning people” and “night owls” are real and knowing which one you are could potentially streamline your entire to do list. When we understand our own chronotype and match it to the pattern of the day, we can do the right tasks at […]
Unleashing team creativity with Steelcase Flex
Get a closer look at how the new Steelcase Flex Collection keeps up with today’s fast-moving teams. Welcome to the era of hyper-collaboration, where companies are looking to move faster and be more innovative, which requires the diverse thinking and creativity found only in teams. Today’s most successful teams are close-knit units, constantly exchanging ideas […]
Using technology to boost productivity: 3 tips
Productivity is a major driving force for large and small businesses. Fostering a collaborative environment can be linked directly to positive business outcomes, including increased growth, employee retention, and the development of holistic business strategies. The modern office is the epicenter of recent productivity-boosting technological innovations and processes. Here are just a few. Maintain a […]
Checklist for collaboration space design
There’s a lot to consider when planning collaboration spaces within your floor plan – trust us, we’ve seen it all! We developed this checklist from our own experiences working with our customers. It is designed to help you evaluate your technology needs and prepare you to work with your furniture and audiovisual integrators. We hope […]
The exciting future of the corporate headquarters
I recently read a compelling article, HQ 2.0: The Next-Generation Corporate Center, and wanted to share the main ideas, as it perfectly aligns with what we do here at Red Thread in creating workplace transformation. Trends Driving Change People used to aim for a corner office filled with wood furniture and expensive artwork. This was […]
Video conferencing: 6 design considerations
Closing the distance gap for distributed teams is a tough proposition. But in today’s technology driven world, distance can’t be a barrier for any organization that wants to innovate and compete globally. In fact, 62% of workers are already saying they collaborate regularly with people in different geographies. When you work remotely and call in for a […]