The Advanced Workplace Institute
Underpinned by research, focused on outcomes.
The Advanced Workplace Institute (AWI) is dedicated to supporting inspirational leaders from all disciplines of business (including Operations, Corporate Real Estate, Facilities Management, HR and IT) as they journey to a future model of Workplace Management that aligns to strategic business objectives and supports people in doing their best work, wherever they are.
Our Mission is to support leaders in changing the world of work for the better.
Our Vision is to create a world where people and organisations work in better ways to enhance business performance, enable healthy lives and create a sustainable future.
Workplace Management is the holistic management of all resources needed to design & maintain appropriate, effective and economical workplace experiences that align to strategic business objectives and support people in doing their best work every day, wherever they are.
Why join our mulit-disciplinary club?
We are moving to a time when organisations are increasingly dependent on the ingenuity, knowledge, intellect and productivity of their knowledge-based workforce’s.
Workplace is no longer exclusively a physical space – it is both virtual and connected and provides the social platform to achieve business success.
We are facing a time when there are many uncertainties requiring deep strategic thinking and flexibility which is key to staff retention and well-being.
This is where we come in to help with the AWI (Advanced Workplace Institute).
- We give you unlimited access to the latest scientific research and insights
- AWI is a unique collaboration of professionals from all disciplines including CRE, OPS, HR, FM and IT as they journey to a future model of Workplace Management
- We create valuable networking opportunities in one of the most influential and power clubs in global workplace
- We actively encourage you to involve as many members of your organisation as you see fit
- Support your staff recruitment and retention by creating an open and trusted environment of support, learning and development
- We offer a vast array of events throughout the year designed for development, networking and a source of validation
Testimonials
Goals and Objectives of the AWI
Knowledge
To equip leaders and their teams with the skills, knowledge and confidence needed as they transition to a new discipline of ‘Workplace Management’.
Sharing
To provide an open environment for collaboration and sharing best practices to initiate meaningful change.
Research
To encourage the use of scientific research and evidence based practice to enhance the professionalism of the ever evolving Workplace Management discipline.
AWI Events
Hour long session Informal discussion.
This is your opportunity to engage with you peer group and discuss key topics of the day and share your experiences in a stress-free environment facilitated by the AWI team.
We will focus on the absolutely up to the minute issues.
30-45 min strategic Seminar.
A glimpse into the future is provided to our AWI members on these sessions.
For your personal and professional development these sessions are invaluable.
Hour long Workshop session that develops issues from the Mindshare Sessions.
A short stimulating workshop session.
Our aim is to focus on a very specific question that will help you in your Transformation.
Hour long Round table.
A very focused discussion with a small group of people on a wide range of topics.
Two-hour seminar session. Seminar session with breakouts.
With so much uncertainty remaining join this, invite only, AWI event and listen to our renowned group of speakers give their thoughts on future strategy affecting the world of work and then in your breakout workshop by joined by the speakers.
Membership
Members will receive access to the following services and benefits, designed to support their workplace transformation strategy:
AWA’s leaders have been very influential in shaping the new concept of Workplace Management, embodied in the Workplace Management Framework (WMF). AWI members will have access to dedicated workshops, support materials and key thinkers behind the framework as well as the WMF Maturity Assessment Tool which enables leaders to assess the maturity of their organisations and develop a Strategic Workplace Management plan.
Members have unlimited access to AWA’s rich, diverse and extensive catalogue of scientific research studies, briefings and reports, commissioned in partnership with The Centre for Evidence Based Management, that serve to underpin AWA’s passion, commitment and forward-thinking approach to future workplace change.
Delivered via six separate interactive, online workshops, members will gain valuable, specialist insight into core themes, including: The Six Factors of Knowledge Worker Productivity, Cognitive Fitness and Managing the Agile Workforce; and will have an exclusive first reveal of AWA’s forthcoming research commission, which will dig deeper into the enhancement of human performance.
Highly structured, development workshops featuring expert speakers from across the industry designed to provide practical guidance, in-depth case studies, private visits to innovative workplaces and the latest scientific frameworks and research.
Exclusive leader forums throughout the year for busy workplace leaders to develop their industry knowledge in an informal, social setting with colleagues from leading peer organisations.
These sessions provide an opportunity for workplace leaders to discuss their challenges and journeys when under taking working from home strategies and new ways of working like agile working.
The AWI provides access to a range of professional development services, incorporating executive training, mentoring and coaching, designed to equip leaders with the knowledge, skills and confidence to operate at the highest levels in their organisations. The training programme will be led by experienced business and leadership trainer, and Course Leader at the London School of Economics (LSE) Katie Best, and supported by AWA’s senior leadership team. Executive coaching and mentoring will be led by industry expert and former head of workplace at PwC, Paul Adams.
The AWI will also work with members to design and deliver bespoke programmes aligned to your business needs and context.
*An additional charge will be incurred for one to one coaching and executive training
AWI Fee
Membership of AWI is for 12 months
AWI membership is for your organisation, therefore open to your colleagues
Connect David Smalley for further details – DSmalley@advanced-workplace.com
Interested in joining the Advanced Workplace Institute? To learn more about this group of workplace professionals, or if you’d like to join, contact one of our associates.
David Smalley DSmalley@advanced-workplace.com
Paul Adams PAdams@advanced-workplace.com
Dani White DWhite@advanced-workplace.com