How to Build The Winning Work Environment of The Future

Adidas asked me to write from my perspective as a business athlete and founder of a coworking space - let me know your thoughts on my first article!

???? NEW UPDATE AUG 2018 (Here's my second article for the Adidas Group Blog - Game Plan A)

The traditional office no longer works for most people and has become the obstacle to productivity, creativity and a happy workforce. I’m focused on creating a work environment where people can be fulfilled and remain in love with what they do whilst becoming better at it. That’s the workplace of tomorrow.

Over the past five years I’ve been active in the future of work and work-life balance discussions all over the world as the founder of Shhared, my coworking space.

Here are three things I’ve learned on my journey to living and delivering my entrepreneurial passion:

1. Let your working environment challenge you

Being active mentally and physically makes a difference. I’ve been in love with sport for as long as I can remember but it wasn’t until recently I realized the workplace can learn a great deal from the sporting world. Both are competitive environments where performance is everything.

I’ve noticed the business athletes who pass through my coworking doors regularly challenge their peers.

“There is something special about being surrounded by people who encourage you to grow both personally and professionally.”  

An increase in social interaction leads to more group engagement. People in Hamburg often take public transport or walk to work but now we’re seeing a growing number of coworkers taking their bikes and cycling in together. This athletic inspiration has helped me adjust my work mindset and transform the office from just a place of work to an environment for much more.

Please read the entire first article on the Adidas site CLICK HERE ???? Game Plan A

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(Here is a link to my SECOND article for the Adidas Group Blogs - C?LICK HERE)

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Let me know how you get on in the comments below.

All the best,

Alex

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