Ep105 Optimising your workplace's design for productivity and happiness, with Melissa Marsden Part 1

How can subtle design tweaks transform a workplace into a happier, more productive hub? First, be prepared to deconstruct some myths that we've believed for the longest time, like open office plans are always better for collaboration or that aesthetic design has no bearing on performance. Also, you may find productivity jumping a few notches up just by moving where you sit or who you're sitting next to!<br/><br/>Workplace dynamics strategist Melissa Marsden shares little known secrets about the relationship between workplace design and productivity. With over 20 years' experience, she's developed a unique methodology that combines interior design, business strategies, and intentional branding to bring out the best in teams. Founder of workplace design service COMUNiTI, her new book is The Next Workplace. <br/><br/>Quotes from this episode:<br/><br/>"The environment we live and work in plays such a big impact on our experience of life and how we show up."<br/><br/>"Really thinking about the makeup and alignment of your teams and where they sit on the floor plan makes a huge difference to the performance of those people."<br/><br/>-Melissa Marsden<br/><br/><br/>Connect with Melissa:<br/>Website and book The Next Workplace: https://www.melissamarsden.com.au/<br/>Podcast: Work Life By Design <br/>FB: Melissa Marsden<br/>LI: Melissa Marsden<br/><br/><br/>Connect with Adelaine:<br/>Email: uponarrivalpodcast@gmail.com<br/><br/>Record interviews remotely with Riverside:<br/>bit.ly/RecordWithRiverside<br/>Get 15% off your subscription with code: Adelaine<br/><br/>Host your podcast on Buzzsprout:<br/>bit.ly/BuzzsproutGet20Amazon<br/>Get $20 Amazon gift card.<br/><br/>Edit interviews like a word document with Descript:<br/>bit.ly/EditWithDescript<br/>Adelaine's game-changing podcast production AI tool<br/><br/>Note: Some links on this page may be affiliate links, meaning I may earn a commission that supports this podcast if you make a purchase through them. All recommendations are based on my personal experience and made in good faith to provide helpful resources.<br/><br/><br/><br/>