NBS : Knowledge : Consulting

What is happening out there?
We know that space decisions can save on real estate, time and money.

We want space to be effective, allowing for communication and access to individual and group space.

We need space to matter for performance! It must contribute to positive culture, promote organizational learning, and it must aid in uncovering innovation.

What does this really mean?
Emphasis is shifting from productivity and efficiency to strategy-based performance and effectiveness and the planning process has changed to support the need for new outcomes.

The old process...
Looked to the organizational chart and linked space and furniture standards to status within the organizational hierarchy. The work being done was secondary.

A new process for Workplace Performance...
Looks at what people really do, as individuals and as a group or team, and links space to function and the culture of the organization. How the organization communicates has become a driving force in workplace design.

NBS can help organizations understand the critical link between the value of space and the effectiveness of people. Our unique consulting process looks at several layers of an organization and helps us plan spaces that support business goals and priorities, allowing companies to leverage physical space to improve corporate performance.

Improving Workplace Performance

At NBS, we belive in the value of an effective workplace. Our consulting team works with organizations to enhance the outcome of the design process. As corporate culture evolves from traditional manufacturing organizations to knowledge-based organizations, improving organizational performance has become essential to the business community.