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Workplace Design
Why do so many office environments look the same when all companies have differing cultures and work team needs? And when the spaces do vary, sure it’s seemingly not a cookie-cutter open office grid however that coolness on paper doesn’t always transfer to a space that employees use that way the design artfully hoped—it is design for its own sake not the needs of the user groups. And those stakeholder needs will vary in the future, but does the design allow for flexible configuration to support a desired change in 12 months or in 12 hours!Our panel will address how to create a space that reflects the needs of the employees (existing and future) who operate within the workplace and as well as those that must constantly reconfigure (and maintain) with leading edge FF&E and materials to support a changing workforce.
PANELISTS:
Christian Flanders, FMP- Powered by We Building Openings Lead U.S. West
Christian Flanders is a Commercial Interior Design/Facilities Services professional who has been an active member of IFMA since 1998. He is Past President of the Sacramento Valley Chapter of IFMA which is the only IFMA Small Chapter to have been awarded Chapter of The Year three times. He is a time two IFMA Member of The Year and in 2017 was awarded Member of The Decade. Christian has presented to various IFMA chapters about strategic workplace design including the Sacramento Valley Chapter in June of 2017 and the Corporate Facilities Council in May of 2018.
Laura DelaFuente, Global Director of Workplace Experience at HP
Laura is passionate about creating workplaces that go beyond functionality to serve as an aspirational role in peoples lives. She has two decades of experience working with Fortune 500 companies in developing workplace strategies that enhance engagement and productivity. Laura’s work has resulted in significant impact on the development and implementation of many different mobility programs. She joined HP in 2016 to lead global workplace strategy. In this role, she has had the opportunity to bridge the user needs with strategic direction.
John Parsons, Retired and developing FM certificate program at the State University level
Recently retired from a long FM leadership career wrapping with four (4) years strategically designing and implementing the Workplace Experience at 23andMe. The IFMA chapter is very familiar with John’s handiwork as he’s hosted various IFMA events at 23andMe that showcase his commitment to workplace that keeps employees and guests excited to be present.
MODERATOR:
Wayne Whitzell, LEED®AP, BEP, GBO
Wayne Whitzell has been an active member in IFMA since 2000. He is IFMA’s 2018 International Distinguished Member of the Year. In 2015, he was selected as IFMA’s Associate of the Year at IFMA’s World Workplace in Denver and was selected as IFMA’s Distinguished Author of the Year in 2016. He is the current Programs chair for IFMA’s Corporate Facilities Council and the Past President of IFMA East Bay. Over the years, he has held various chapter positions such as Sustainability Committee Chair, Website Chair, and Sacramento Valley Chapter Vice President. He has been to thirteen World Workplace conferences and has presented at several IFMA chapter and council events and Facility Fusion. He supports the IFMA Foundation initiatives by routinely speaking at local schools and colleges about a career in FM. Wayne holds credentials as a LEED®AP, Business Energy Professional (BEP), and is a certified Green Business Operator (GBO). Wayne has spoken at IFMA chapters and councils across the United States. But, life isn’t “all work and no play” for Wayne. On weekends he can be heard in Northern California theaters and clubs leading the acclaimed Neil Young & Crazy Horse Tribute band, Tribe of The Red Horse.
Wayne is the Executive Vice President for DFS Green, a company which specializes in cleaning carpets, fabrics, tile & grout, and natural stone across the United States.
LOCATION:
SAP
3410 Hillview Ave
Palo Alto, CA 94304
AGENDA:
5:00pm-5:30pm-Registration
5:30pm-7:00pm- Presentation
7:00pm-8:00pm- Networking Reception (this will be outdoors, so please dress accordingly)
SPONSOR:
Event Registration for Workplace Design
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