Blog Archive
October 2008
Steering through the economic crisis without being the victim of major headcount reduction, budget cuts and major restructures is going to depend on smart thinking, innovation and agility for every single organisation, and every single function with that organisation. And when push comes to shove, it’s going to be all about how you sell yourself, both to your customers and your employers.
I was very interested to read an article in The Times that seating layouts at school make a huge difference to learning. Round (or oval) tables work far better than typical classroom layouts.
We know this from our work with leadership meetings. As soon as people sit in auditorium rows, they expect to be talked at and not interact. This style is fine for cinemas as you are there to sit, listen and watch – but not for business interaction.