Kelly Kolar is president and founder of Kolar + Kolar Experience Institute™, an award-winning design strategy firm that specializes in research + insights, and design. Kolar excels in building brand experiences derived from data that delivers measurable business results using purposeful, creative and deeply collaborative design. Kolar’s best-in-class team works closely with organizations using unique design thinking methodologies to build the strategy and vision that align with business goals and desired brand experiences. Our team is driven by the belief that great design is transformative, that environments can be an agent of change for people, brands, and business. We design to remind people why they do what they do every day, to change culture and, sometimes, even to change lives. As the founder, Kelly has guided the firm in a wide range of strategic innovation projects including US Bank, Fifth Third Bank and Procter & Gamble globally.
When utilized correctly, real estate should contribute to business goals, employee wellbeing and community impact. Aligning your companies’ needs with business goals is essential to being successful in maximizing the bottom line and also providing your employees the space they need to be productive. For many this will be a living, breathing strategy given the flexible and dynamic nature of business needs in today’s market. Regardless of the size and scale of your company, it is important to understand how your footprint is serving the business and how this can be improved.
Analyze your portfolio to right size as needed including assessing surplus space, considering relocation and factoring in amenity add-ons
Evaluate performance metrics alongside space utilization and efficiency measures to understand how and how much of your space is being used (and at what level)
Hear best practices to align company goals with your greatest asset to address cost savings or investment goals, while still improving employee experience and enhancing the brand
How do you develop a strategy that allows you to scale and repeat successes, so you don’t need to reinvent the wheel? Let’s brainstorm together!
Stephanie Peters, Director Workplace Solutions, Walgreens
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