Chapter 14

New ways of working

We like to give people the freedom to work where they want, safe in the knowledge that they have the drive and expertise to perform excellently, whether they [are] at their desk or in their kitchen. Yours truly has never worked out of an office, and never will.

RICHARD BRANSON, ENTREPRENEUR, INVESTOR AND PHILANTHROPIST

In this chapter we delve into thinking about how we can flex the traditional way of working. We will look at the business case for change, the challenges you might encounter and give you some top tips to achieve your vision of creating a more flexible and agile workplace.

What are new ways of working

Doesn’t it strike you as odd that, despite the enormous changes we have seen in how work gets ...

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