| | JULY 20199CIOReviewIntegrate new technologiesAs companies move toward better utilized, right-sized spaces, they need to simultaneously enable employees to access the right tools and thrive in the new environment. Beyond the work that needs to be done to create the best physical workspaces, companies should think through the mobile office experience ahead of time and ensure the right technologies are available to employees. Cloud-based solutions, conferencing software, virtual desktops, bookable hoteling, and collaborative spaces are all new technologies to consider. Technology needs to be seamless, intuitive and integrated across the enterprise. A helpful first step in achieving that goal is to find opportunities to pilot new technologies first to get buy-in. Exposing a whole cadre of employees to a new technology allows them to work through challenges and become advocates during the rollout. The IT group at Boston Children's was a natural fit to pilot a new conferencing software. IT'sregular use and positive feedback about the software's ease of use, made the overall adoption far easier and greater.Moving forwardFacility managers play a key role in driving organizational change as companies address today's workplace trends and the evolving needs of employees. They must do so with a collaborative approach, leveraging expertise from across the enterprise to ensure the work environment if cost-effective and efficient, uses technology effectively, engages employees and maximizes utilization of the space. SueEllenDonahoe
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