Planning the successful delivery of workplace projects involves determining the appropriate requirements, getting the backing of leadership and making sure communication is prioritised.
Review your organisational goals, aspirations and objectives to determine the requirements of the workplace.
Our principles for good workplace design should be used to guide any government office workplace design and fit-out project.
We can provide mandated agencies with a space budget tool to assist with estimating your space requirements.
The tool uses simple inputs like headcount to generate a high-level report on the space required and the quantities of facilities and amenities.
Use the tool early in project planning as part of the briefing material to architects or designers. They can then use it to form the basis of their own more detailed space budgeting.
Email the Government Property Group team to access this tool.
Governance and effective decision making is a key success factor for any project.
Securing support and ownership from senior leaders is critical. Senior leaders need to provide strategic direction throughout the life of the project.
Before developing plans for engagement and communication, identify:
Any change is challenging. If workplace changes are not managed and communicated effectively, it can lead to significant disruption and damage.
Projects should always include an appropriate change and communications plan that:
A representative or team from each area of the business can act as project champions and provide valuable input from their respective areas.