by Chris | Apr 13, 2018 | Uncategorized
Is having a social media presence in all its guises a pre-requisite for living a full life I ask myself? Having been mostly “off – air” for almost a year I’ve spent this time reflecting not only on my own situation but on the wider world where the future is coming a...
by Chris | Mar 31, 2017 | Place Making, Smart Spaces & Places, Workplace Strategy
Location, Location, Location – A Fresh Perspective? Recently I revisited the MIPIM conference after a lengthy absence. It is the European if not global showcase for real estate projects and played host to over 20,000 people with the lovely Cannes in the south of...
by Chris | Dec 20, 2016 | Agile Working, Smart Spaces & Places, Smart Working, The Workplace Conversation, Workplace Strategy
It all depends on how one looks at the situation is a question I constantly ask myself. As another year draws to a close and we weather the storms of uncertainty and volatility the workplace agenda has been a real eye-opener. It reinforced my view that apart from the...
by Chris | Nov 30, 2016 | Corporate Real Estate, Facility Management, FM futures, Uncategorized
January 2004 was a big month for me. It marked the start of my new role at the BBC where I became global head of Corporate Real Estate (CRE). Since getting involved with the consumer side of the real estate industry almost 30 years ago I have focused on becoming...
by Chris | Nov 16, 2016 | Agile Working, Workplace Strategy
158m above the streets of London gives one a pretty decent view of one of the most interesting cities in the world. Especially on a clear November night enjoying the views from the revolving dining room on the 34th storey. An opportunity to visit this iconic...