Meeting/Event Information

Overview:

If research shows that 64% of knowledge workers want a private office as opposed to 13% who would prefer an open workstation, why do designers continue to push for open work environments where distractions and disruptions keep users from performing at their highest level?

This presentation will explore:
1. The overemphasized benefits of collaborative workplaces.
2. A re-focus on individual and group focused work
3. Work places that actually support the way we work

Speakers:

Dean Strombom
Principal, Gensler

30 years experience Dean Strombom has over 30 years of architectural and interiors experience. His portfolio includes over 10 million square feet of corporate interiors, as well as base building architecture, mixeduse developments,preservation and adaptive re-use, graphic design, hospitality, education, entertainment, and retail projects.

In addition to his role as a principal and studio director in Gensler’s Houston office, Dean is recognized as one of Gensler’s foremost workplace performance specialists. His work centers on techniques to enhance team communication and performance, and building consensus among user groups. His experience includes workplace implementation, process design, facilitation of focus groups, workplace trends and research, organizational development, and change management. His education and work experience in psychology and sociology, prior to changing careers, serves him well in evaluating clients needs and leading high-performance design teams.

 Sven Govaars
Strategist, Gensler

Sven Govaars is the South Central leader for Gensler Consulting. He helps clients make better decisions about how they support their people and business, and manage their assets with the objective of improving organizational performance.

Sven brings extensive experience in change management, graphic recording, and facilitation. Sven has worked closely with ExxonMobil, Schlumberger, NSN, the National Board of Certified Planners, and BBVA Compass. These projects focused on aligning real estate and facilities solutions to enhance organizational efficiency and effectiveness. Sven’s background includes training in Work-Out, TQM, Graphic Facilitation, Workplace Applications, and Alignment Workshops. He holds the MCR and SLCR designations from CoreNet Global.