Instead of 1,000 people lined up for autographs, we only got about 25 who had not heard the announcement. He also funds staffers' individual development requests. With all the talk about intense focus, one might imagine that DPPR associates live and breathe work. Not true, they say. If all you are is your work, that's pretty one-dimensional.
Work life has to be balanced with personal life.
The team approach to client commitments helps individuals strike that balance. So does Mr. Pinger's commitment to a quality workplace. The open design of DPPR's office space reflects an emphasis on informal, collegial relationships among associates. But personal spaces are important, too. We have to plan for their needs.