The recent trend of AI-powered software and hardware have helped us to work easier and faster. Does it go beyond how we process our work? Can it also change how we use the space where we work? As excerpted from the article published by Worktech, there are some key areas that AI can help to imporove in our workplace environement. They are:
- Re-evaluate your space and success metrics. The focus of metrics should be on the experience and level of employee engagement with the spaces (e.g. using sensors) rather than desk or meeting room utilisation.
- Start having conversations around data sharing. Companies can drive greater value from their space when both the tenant and landlord are able to share insights.
- Establish what datasets you have and where you can create value. The true advantage of AI in building management is in the ability to integrate multiple datasets, so companies need to establish what data they have and where it is comes from to be able to understand where they can gain advantage from these new tools.
- Educate leaders. It is critical that senior managers have a certain level of digital maturity to make informed decisions on company policies around technology and data to drive better decisions. Companies should evaluate their level of in-house knowledge and start educating their senior leadership to achieve this.
- Empower staff to engage with technology and understand the benefits. To get the full advantage of AI, everyone needs to be on board so robust change management practices are needed to ensure that no-one is left behind.
- Embed flexibility into design. Companies should look to embed flexibility early when considering workplace design and strategy. Instead of designing with a one-size-fits-all approach, consider designing in a kit-of-parts that can respond to suit the changing needs of the business, teams, technologies and environment, to enable adaptation when AI matures.
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