Based on our experience and research, the following are the four most important steps that companies building workplaces need to take. Plan system security up front. As companies go global and adopt e-business environments, the need to create secure network infrastructures to protect the integrity of their information assets becomes more and more crucial.
Content is king.
Prepare to spend more time dealing with content issues than traditional IT issues. Involve stakeholders at the beginning, so that different needs can be addressed in the workplace design. To guarantee workplace success, designers must work collaboratively with those who use the workplace to ensure that effective content delivery vehicles are developed. Think Big but start small. While executive sponsorship is key to receiving buy-in, all members of the business ecosystem who use the workplace must be involved in its design and continuous improvement.