The importance of place

<p>The workplace needs a rebrand. Design lead Doug Shapiro asked himself “If we didn’t feel like we had to drag ourselves to an office, would we feel differently about it?”</p><p><br>Just like those pieces of broccoli our parents made us eat as kids – that most of us later realise is not only good for us, but tasty – a work space can be prepared or presented badly</p><p><strong>Takeaways from Pia and Dan</strong></p><ul> <li>A place can shape how we bring ourselves to work as individuals, and as members of a team.</li> <li>Work is in a state of flux around place, with the balance of power shifting between employers and employees.</li> <li>In order to flourish and get things done together, we need to look at our individual needs without becoming too individualistic in our thinking.</li> </ul><p><strong>Links</strong></p><ul> <li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/doshapiro/">Connect with Doug on LinkedIn</a></li> <li> <a href="https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place/podcast">Imagine a Place</a> – Doug’s podcast</li> <li> <a href="https://the-resilience-lab.simplecast.com/">The Resilience Lab</a>, with Rex Miller</li> <li><a href="https://podinbox.com/wenotme">Leave us a voice note</a></li> </ul>