Burn the Old Office Playbook and Focus on Goal-Driven Design

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What’s the secret to your best workspace?

There's always a proposed answer. Be more sustainable. Be more streamlined. Be more experimental. Or it's to hold back and lay low, averse to change and growth. So what is it that makes your office design work for you? No amount of fusion between privacy pods, conventional cubicles, and collaborative desking can provide a one size fits all solution to the problem. Could it be, then, that the answer isn't in trying out what others like, but understanding what you need?

Let's take another look at the question:

The question: How can we make our office work best for us?

The default answer: Invest in some trends! Developing your office as the style of work changes will help you stay ahead.

Our answer: Invest in yourselves. Invest in your company. Dig deep into what you need to achieve your goals and benefit your people.

Let us explain this answer. Something we implemented for ourselves at Office Express is the concept of developing a workspace that reflects our ideal workflow. Not some other company’s layout. Our layout. For you, that would look different from us. It just comes down to knowing your company. Then you’ll know what kind of space, top to bottom, will fuse your energy with your focus to support growth. The better you are at knowing yourself, the better you’ll be at meeting your needs.

It's not a quick task, but it can totally revitalize your workflow and office space if you commit to it. The best thing is, we've got your back. At Office Express, we specialize in finding your custom solutions to your unique problems. And we've got tips for you to get this process started and where we come in 👉

Three Steps for Goal-Driven Design:

1. Define your goals.

Your goals as a company aren’t just something you write down, put in a shared folder, and forget about. At least, they shouldn’t be. They have to be lived out. They need representation. How far could you go if you built your workspace up from your company goals instead of the other way around? If you have them, dust them off and revisit how you’re meeting them daily. What parts of your office and employee workflow are cut off from your goals for the company? Big and small dreams matter. If you have a core value of being creative, and your office space is stifling that, there’s a hint that you should seek a solution to that roadblock. Don’t curb your own goals with your design. Define them and pursue them.

👉 What we can do: When you meet with a workspace solutions consultant, their first responsibility is to help you define your goals. Even if you have three words to work with and a vague idea in your head, it's not going to shake our team. It's their job to help you piece together your dreams into a concrete, achievable and exciting game plan.

2. Determine your workflow that’s structured to reach those goals.

So, you’ve brought your goals back to the front of your workplace mindset. Map out what you need to accomplish those goals. Is it a more versatile space that channels the energy of several teams with different objectives? Is it focused on attracting a certain profile of clients and responding to the needs of those clients? Is it as simple as increasing your employees’ ability to focus? These aren’t details that take a backseat to your productivity and inspiration. They fuel it.

👉 What we can do: Here's where we meet with you to analyze your current space and pinpoint specific needs. We'll find strong points and places for improvement in how you currently use your space to compose a plan for the future. This step is all about us learning what you need to get done and finding you a custom solution to simplify the process.

3. Design your space to partner with your workflow.

When you’ve outlined your workflow, plan your personal office playbook. It doesn’t have to be like another office layout. It’s meant to be unique to you. If you need to blend standing desks, cubicles, and lounge seating, you can do it with purpose. Experienced designers eliminate the fear that multi-need environments won’t function and give smooth workflow results. As you achieve your goals with an intelligent, tailored space, you can adapt to new goals. Either way, you’ll be aligned with your company’s vision because you started at the core level, not the trend level.

👉 What we can do: Our in-house interior designers are masters of finding your custom look for your desired budget and timeline. After we know your workflow, they can develop a detailed plan for what pieces and layout will work for you, not against you. They can plan an office remodel from floor to ceiling designed to achieve your goals. After that, our team will order, install and continue to handle any issues you may have following installation.

So here’s what gets done:

➡️ We partner with you to clarify your goals, helping them structure and motivate your work.

➡️ We collaborate with you to determine your ideal workflow, getting it goal-oriented, responsive to employee needs, and empowered for success.

➡️ We help you build a workspace that is centered around you, not trends. It’s flexible and sturdy, because it’s built on goals, but open to developing needs.

The purpose behind your space is not only meaningful for your brand but strengthens your people and their ability to work in alignment with personal and company goals. According to Harvard Business Review, employees who are happy with their work environment are 16% more productive, 18% more likely to stay, and 30% more likely to choose that company over a competitor. You don’t have to chase trends to satisfy employees. Give them a place where their needs are a company priority. If that happens, your workspace is always responsive to what they need for their best workflow and overall job satisfaction.

Want to burn the old office playbook with us? We’ve got the match. 🔥

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