Many organizations are making fundamental shifts in their workplaces and, often, these environments haven’t changed in 10 years, 20 years, or more. For those companies, change is not incremental—it is transformational. A new workplace can constitute a significant investment in real estate, and bring to bear results of many layers of decisions. This is where pilots come in. The results these test environments produce can illuminate ways for organizations to stay agile and dynamic in our rapidly changing world.
For many businesses, a new workplace must support the organization as they evolve and thrive in the global economy, as well as attract and retain the talent that is a primary force behind any company’s success. When starting the process of a new workplace project, corporations face the question: How much change is appropriate? With the guidance of their corporate real estate teams companies must weigh the risks associated with all degrees of change.
Pilot projects can play a critical role in facilitating a successful transition to a new work environment. Pilot spaces can identify risks, ease decision making, and foster change within the workforce. Ultimately, these tests can play a key role in helping a company determine the extent of its leap into the future.