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Is your office actually working for your people? Most aren't.In this episode of the Future Workplace Podcast, I sit down with Sam Sahni — global workplace strategy consultant, founder of Work Transformers, and author of the brand new book Destination 2.0 — for a no-holds-barred conversation about the future of the office.Sam has spent 20+ years working with some of the world's biggest organisations on workplace strategy, and he's got some strong opinions on where most businesses are getting it completely wrong.In this episode:Why the "average employee" is a myth — and why designing for them is costing you moneyThe real ROI of workplace strategy (and why skipping it is the expensive option)How AI is being used to deliver workplace projects 5x faster and 50% cheaperThe danger of shadow AI usage in your businessWhy your office is a living, breathing organism — and what happens when you stop treating it that wayThe 11 pillars of Sam's Destination 2.0 frameworkWhether you're planning an office move, rolling out hybrid working, or just trying to figure out what the future of your workplace looks like — this one's for you.

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👨‍💻 - Want our AV Tech Bundle? - https://www.spor-group.net/avbundle🎤 - Come to our next event - https://www.spor-group.net/techtour-digital📺 - Do you ACTUALLY need an AV supplier? Complete this questionnaire for a personalised report - https://www.sporgroup.net/avreportWhat does the future of work actually look like? We asked someone who's seen it across 32 countries.Clive Lucking is the CEO of Studio Alliance - a European network of workplace experts spanning 18+ countries. Before that, he built office fit-out business Area from zero to £160M in revenue. He knows a thing or two about what makes a great workplace.In this episode we cover:Why hybrid working is no longer a thing (it's just work now)What the best offices in Europe are doing differentlyWhy mandating office days is the wrong move - and what to do insteadThe biophilic design trend that's changing how people workHow AI is reshaping the workplace faster than most businesses realiseThe one question every office manager should be asking before 2030Whether you're planning an office move, managing a team, or just trying to figure out what the future of your workplace looks like - this one is worth your time.