THE MODERN MEETING ENVIRONMENT

Work patterns have changed forever and modern working, with people able to work from a variety of locations, is here to stay.

Many of us have become used to working remotely and collaborating via video and instant messaging. We’ve remained productive, but perhaps at the cost of losing some of the natural, personal interactions that make working in a team so enjoyable. Occasional technical glitches can sometimes dampen the experience and the pressure to be always available can be overwhelming.

Flexible working needs to be supported with modern environments in which people can work effectively wherever they are. Organisations need to review their technology, make the best use of their physical environments, and ask how they can make more of their meeting spaces.