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Before you plan your office, ask this: What’s your purpose? Too often, companies jump straight to floorplans and hybrid schedules without asking the bigger question — why do we have an office in the first place? Your workspace should reflect your mission, not your habits. Is it meant to connect people? Spark ideas? Support focus? Anchor culture? At West Michigan Office Interiors, I see how powerful it is when organizations align their purpose with their place. When that happens, the office stops being just a cost — and starts becoming a catalyst. Form follows function. Function follows purpose. #WorkplaceDesign #FutureOfWork #OfficeFurniture #Leadership #WestMichiganBusiness

Your office design isn't just aesthetics, it's a strategic business decision. When we redesigned our space, the results were undeniable: 📈 20% productivity increase 💼 38% higher team satisfaction 🎯 Stronger client conversion rates The formula? Intentional design that drives performance: Multi-sensory experiences that elevate perception Strategic zones for collaboration and focus Brand aligned details that reinforce our market position We've been featured in business journals for our approach, but more importantly, top talent now seeks us out specifically for our culture and environment. You don't need a massive budget. You need clear vision and strategic execution. Ready to transform your workspace into a competitive advantage? Read the full strategy 👇 https://vist.ly/49jme ❤️ Tiffany #Leadership #BusinessStrategy #OfficeDesign #RealEstate #CompetitiveAdvantage

YOUR TOWN HALL ISN’T WORKING — HERE’S WHY I’ve been invited to observe and guide many leadership teams during change. One pattern keeps repeating itself — every time. The town hall looks good. People show up, Q&A runs smoothly, interaction seems lively. But when it’s over, people walk out unclear, unmoved, and uncommitted. Here’s what’s actually going WRONG — and what to do about it. 1. You build a business case, not a PEOPLE CASE. You speak about the case for change, not to the people living the impact. They get what’s changing but not why it matters or how it affects them. What to do:  > Translate strategy into personal relevance. > Show what shifts in their world, not just yours. > Communicate to turn understanding turns ownership. 2. You prepare the message, but not the DELIVERY. Corporate decks are written by corporate teams. They’re data-heavy, detached, and ASSUME SHARED CONTEXT. The result? Slides, not sense-making. What to do:  > Redesign the town hall from the audience’s side. > Anticipate their questions: “What does this mean? What changes for me?” > Control the narrative by giving clarity, not content. 3. You perform leadership instead of practising it. Prep work is about the content. Missing link? Leader's readiness for connecting, sensing and adjusting. What to do:  > Reframe and treat your town hall like a board meeting. > Prepare, anticipate, rehearse, and respect every level in the room. Takeaway: Town hall are powerful spaces. A town hall is not a ritual. It’s an inflection point. When you get it right, you move the whole system forward. When you get it wrong, you lose months of progress. Don’t wait for the next one. Redesign it. Deliver it. Make it count. #Leadership #ChangeManagement #OrganisationalDevelopment #Transformation #InternalComms #PeopleStrategy #CultureChange #LeadershipDevelopment DD Consulting Pte Ltd Peter Yeo

Relocating a business brings a major challenge: reducing downtime while ensuring a smooth transition for employees and customers. Traditional moving methods often mean a full shutdown, disrupting workflow and cutting into revenue. An increasingly strategic solution is the use of mobile storage units. This approach allows for: • Phased packing after hours to avoid disruption • Secure, on-site storage of assets during transition • Shorter timelines with precise scheduling for final transport By adopting this method, businesses maintain operational flexibility, protect profitability, and keep continuity intact during relocation. For leaders and operations managers planning a move, this article highlights how portable storage units can transform the process: https://ow.ly/nJEj50WQWhE #BusinessStrategy #OperationsManagement #Leadership #Management #Logistics #BusinessContinuity #ProjectManagement

Many people think that a Personal/Executive Assistant as glorified receptionists yet not many know the reality. My very first job as a PA my director Sat me down and was a good mentor, he said "you breathe as me, you work as me, you are me". It stuck with me as I realised I was being trained to think as a senior leader. Over the years it benefited me knowing that decisions that had to be made should be made knowing that it wouldn't just affect me or my director but a whole department or even business so taking slow, concise yet strategic steps would hold a lot more weight than just a quick on the spot rash decision. PA's are worth their weight in gold but it takes a good and strong leader to recognise its worth.

Blueprint for growing a successful architectural Practice Here is a handy summary based on Gensler’s approach to unlocking the power of design, focusing on: - Culture first: building trust, respect & collaboration - ‘Constellation of stars’ - Active mentoring to share knowledge - One-Firm Firm. Eliminating silos & promoting cross- office collaboration. - Building long-term Relationships not just transactional engagements - Developing specialised practice areas - Building a brand through reputation - Publishing research & insights - Being a trusted advisor - Embracing data driven design - focus on innovation & people-first leadership.

"Company culture is not the thing you come up with on your team off-site day...culture is behaviour". -Steven Bartlett, Chapter 2, London. This quote has been sitting with me. In retail and hospitality, we often talk about culture in terms of values - the words on the wall, the mission statement int he handbook. But the truth is, culture is built through behaviour - in how we lead teams, design spaces, and connect with customers every day. The most inspiring brands live their culture through community engagement, thoughtful design and genuine focus on people. When culture is authentic, it shows up not only in your team but in every space, every interaction, every detail. In my work, that means asking: 1. Does this environment reflect who we are as a brand? 2. Does it empower our teams to live our values? 3. Does it invite customers to feel that same purpose? The best stores don't just look beautiful - they behave beautifully. Share your thoughts. How do you ensure your company's culture shows up in action? #Leadership #CompanyCulture #BrandExperience #StoreDevelopment #RetailDesign #Hospitality #StevenBartlett #Hospitality

When I became CEO of HOK, the original culture—a family in which everyone worked together and helped each other succeed—had been diluted by the addition of new offices and the influx of new employees. I wanted to restore HOK culture across the firm once and for all. I began to think about how to communicate my goals to leaders from around the firm at the upcoming shareholders’ meeting. Instead of introducing a long business plan that no one wanted to read, I developed four goals that were easily demonstrated by a single diagram: a pyramid. My pyramid consisted of four successive levels, representing four firm-wide goals. The goal at the bottom was the foundation—without it, we couldn’t accomplish any of the higher-level goals. Strong Board of Directors: The board must be unified, supporting and enabling teams across the firm to serve clients with great design and service. Great Operations: Board members must meet HOK’s financial metrics in their own office or specialty. True Collaboration: Every office must help the entire firm prosper, not just look after their local business. Dreams: Dreams of great designs, big bonuses, the admiration of our peers, and being the best in everything we do can become reality—but only after reaching the three foundational goals. How do you communicate big goals to your team? I’d love to hear how other leaders approached this challenge. #patrickmacleamy #hok #architecturefirm #architecturebusiness #designleadership #companyculture

When our founder, Claude Burns, left the Navy, he brought two lessons with him: leadership and logistics can move mountains—and culture determines success. Those principles now power Office Libations as we expand from the Bay Area to New York City and beyond. Our approach to workplace food service is simple: technology, reliability, and the human touch that turns office programs into real employee experiences. Read more in the Silicon Valley Business Journal: https://hubs.li/Q03Nxf560 #Leadership #WorkplaceExperience #VeteranOwned

What does it really take to stay “deal-ready” in today’s evolving retail market?  In the Spring/Summer 2025 issue of REspace Guide, our Vice President and Owner, David Strusiner, shares insights honed from over 30 years in commercial real estate and a portfolio of 4M+ square feet.  From building strong tenant relationships to delivering turnkey spaces and staying ahead of the curve, David breaks down what proactive ownership really looks like — and why being adaptable isn’t just smart, it’s essential.  📖 Read the full article: “Proactive Ownership and Tenant-Centric Strategies: Always Be Deal-Ready” and get inspired to lead with purpose and foresight. https://lnkd.in/gDADrGUb   #CommercialRealEstate #RetailRealEstate #DealReady #TenantCentric #LeadershipInCRE #CraigStevenDevelopment