Re-imagining the Office: The New Workplace Challenge

by Adryan Bell

Overview

Adryan Bell and his former organization DEGW have been world-leaders on the subject of workplace design and workplace change for many years and his latest book draws on real innovative workplace projects to provide a sophisticated guide to developing and using a workplace change strategy; one that will make a positive and sustainable difference in the organization and achieve successful and holistic change.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781409458838
Publisher:	Ashgate Publishing Ltd
Publication date:	09/28/2012
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	4 MB

About the Author

Adryan Bell started his career as a civil servant, undertaking a variety of roles across locations and departments, as civil servants do. He joined the international workplace consultants DEGW in the mid 1990s, from the Government agency Scottish Enterprise, becoming Director of workplace strategy and change. He has worked on a wide range of public and private sector projects with DEGW, both within the UK and internationally - focusing particularly on the cultural change associated with the transitions to new work environments and new work practices. Adryan currently works on a freelance basis, as well as holding a senior part-time advisory role with the Northern Ireland Civil Service as Head of Work Innovation.

Table of Contents

Introduction; Chapter 1 Efficiency; Chapter 2 Effectiveness; Chapter 3 Engagement; Chapter 4 Expression; Chapter 5 E-work; Chapter 6 Experience; Chapter 7 Final Thoughts; Chapter 8 Case Study: The Northern Ireland Civil Service;

Editorial Reviews

'...this is a good quick overview of the politics involved in creating a new environment...Would I recommend it? Yes, to those looking at making a change to the work environment as a starting point to consider all factors at the higher level.' Nicola Thorp for Arras People

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