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From left: Mark Hershman, Partner, Shubin Donaldson;
Sara Escobar, Director, Workplace Experience, Hulu; Tony Kantarjian, Principal,
Enter Environments; Mark Chaput, Regional Sales Manager, Steelcase; Aaron
Poladian, Manager of Real Estate, Planning and Construction, Riot Games
LOS ANGELES, CA – June 14, 2018 – Tangram, a curator of highly
creative commercial interior environments and workspaces, recently hosted a
special panel discussion on “Adaptive Workspaces for Growing Companies” at its
Downtown LA facility.
The distinguished group
offered their expert perspectives on how organizations can plan for growth, for
the evolving demands from employees and executives alike, and for the unknown
nature of tomorrow’s work.
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| Joe Lozowski |
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| Nick Meter |
“It is our distinct pleasure to share the insights of these
highly experienced and knowledgeable professionals. These are fundamental
considerations that we assist our clients in addressing every day.”
Highlights of the highly informative discussion covering eight key topics
related to planning and accommodating growth were:
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| Mark Hershman |
Flexibility and Adaptability. Design for change and impermanence, including infrastructure (e.g., power, lighting, HVAC). Rapid advances in technology are freeing people from the traditional office environment. Involve employees in the planning process and recognize that no two people work in the same way.
Innovation and Collaboration. These aspects of work are now
“the reality.” Agile and quick communication are essential, with
videoconferencing becoming pervasive. Change management is basic to promoting
next-generation workspaces and motivating people to use them.
Amenities. Companies must determine nice-to-haves vs.
essentials in terms of making a real contribution to the business. Look at the
surrounding geographic area to avoid duplication of existing services. Work
with landlords to negotiate amenities, keeping in mind the potential expenses
of rent and buildout.
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| Tony Kantarjian |
Regional Offices. Make the local workforce feel special. Involve them, including the regional or country manager, in providing input. Incorporate elements that are authentic to the area and local culture.
Fast Growing Clients. Anticipated growth may or may not take
place. Be ready for the unexpected. Involve consultants, since companies often
“don’t know what they don’t know.” This practice can be especially valuable for
companies that do not have a professional facilities management function.
Coworking Venues. Valuable as “escape hatch” to provide
flexible capacity as needed to manage expansion and contraction of staff
levels. Networking opportunities can be valuable as well as adaptability to
individual working styles.
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| Aaron Poladian |
Open Space Plans. Overall, it is seen as a valid option and
here to stay with positive impacts on interaction and collaboration, but should
not be implemented simply because it’s a trend. Consider tradeoffs, nuances of
the organization’s business and culture, types of staff activities and
resulting workspace needs.
Tangram Interiors provides solutions that foster workplace satisfaction,
collaboration and productivity while enhancing the client’s brand and culture.
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| Mark Chaput |
For information on Tangram Interiors and its full capabilities, please go
to www.tangraminteriors.com.
About Tangram Interiors
Tangram is a flagship dealership for Steelcase, Inc., and the leading
interior solutions provider in Southern California with offices in Los Angeles,
Orange, San Bernardino, Riverside, Kern and Fresno counties.
Contact:
Rachel Reenders
KCOMM
949-443-9300
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