True Understanding

How Rapid7 leveraged experimentation and data to inform their newest office build

In this episode, we are joined by Andrea Diieso, Director of Workplace Experience at Rapid7. Andrea digs into how her education in Facilities Management paved her interest in creating purposeful workplaces, as well as her journey in shifting Rapid7 from an assigned seating model to unassigned neighborhoods. She shares the employee to desk ratio that works for her office, and explains how occupancy data helps in determining these metrics. We'll also get a first-hand listen at how all of these principles and metrics and translated in Rapid7's latest build out. Andrea is also a strong proponent of workplace experiments, and shares a step-by-step approach into how to prototype, roll out, and validate or disprove your hypothesis in this world of inconsistent occupancy.

Learnings & insights from Purposeful Intent

In this episode, we chat with Simon Davis— Founder and CEO of Purposeful Intent— about what the future of work will look like. Simon delves into the importance of considering the next generation when making workplace decisions, and challenging our traditional workplace norms in the face of what the data is truly telling us. He explains how remote work has revolutionized connection, rather than taken away from it, with people being able to host online events with thousands of participants— something that would be challenging to organize in the physical workplace. Simon expands on this dimension of inclusivity and sustainability that were previously impossible in the office, and provides tips on how to overcome the greatest obstacle to innovation— a lack of curiosity.

How DoorDash leverages space design to preserve and enable culture

In this episode, we're joined by Eric Kerr, Workplace Strategist at DoorDash, to discuss the importance of embodying local flavor in global offices and the role culture plays in defining what our spaces actually look like. Eric also shares their “blank canvas” approach to building out DoorDash’s Seattle office where flexibility and customizability were paramount. How can we make spaces consistent enough so users aren’t overwhelmed as they go to different offices? How can workplace leaders give employees the opportunity to own their space? How do you define culture in a remote/hybrid context? Come explore these questions and more with our guest and hosts, all with a side of theater and laughter.

How ING designed its hybrid work strategy

In this episode Peter Mostien, Strategic Real Estate Manager at ING, and Remco Van Riet, Innovation Manager at ING, share their approach to ING's hybrid strategy. From examining cultural nuances to balancing qualitative data with quantitive data, hear how ING developed a multifaceted approach to their hybrid strategy. What role does regional cultural play in workplace design? How do you combine anecdotal information from employees with quantitative data to get a true understanding? What data points are important and what technology is needed to get those data points? Leave this episode with practical insights of how a global bank with more than 58,000 employees and financial institutions in over 40 countries is thinking about the future of work.

Why being intentional of how we work is more important than ever

In this episode we’re digging in with Corinne Murray, founder of Agate, on “ways of working” and how the ways we engage in our jobs impact culture. As workplaces continue to change, it’s more important than ever to establish a set of thoughtful principles that help teams get together and accomplish their goals. What are the pros/cons of recurring meetings? How do teams maximize their time to be more creative and innovative? How should companies approach asynchronous work? What should be in-person vs. not? Rather than just letting ways of working just happen on auto-pilot, Corinne will teach us how we can be more intentional and deploy methods of work that truly drive impact for organizations.