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About Place

MillerKnoll
Workplace Design
Inclusive Design
Harkin Institute
Americans With Disabilities Act
Architecture
Universal Design
Workplace Innovation
The Ledger
Healthcare Environments
Neuroaesthetics
Accessibility
Employment For People With Disabilities
Millerknoll
Healthcare Innovation
Psychological Safety
Employee Experience
Sustainability
Social Justice
Labor and Employment
Drake University

Hosted by Ryan Anderson, VP of Global Research and Planning at MillerKnoll, About Place explores the evolving role of place in our lives, at work and beyond. Each episode features conversations with thought-leaders, designers, researchers, and more, all of whom bring expertise and understanding about how the places we create can positively impact how we work and live. Visit millerknoll.com/ideas-i... more

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Recent Guests

Chris Leong
Vice President of Interiors and co-founder of Leong Leong Architects
MillerKnoll
Episode: S4 BONUS 4: New design differentiators, featuring Chris Leong
Steven Souter
Insight Program Manager at Colebrook Bosson Saunders
Colebrook Bosson Saunders
Episode: S4 BONUS 3: Exceptional ergonomics, featuring Steven Souter
Amy Auscherman
Director of Archives and Brand Heritage at MillerKnoll
MillerKnoll
Episode: S4 BONUS 1: Insights from the Archives, featuring Amy Auscherman
Amy Edmonson
Novartis Professor of Leadership and Management at Harvard Business School
Harvard Business School
Episode: S4, E10: Safe to fail
Caitlin Begg
Founder of Authentic Social and sociological researcher
Authentic Social
Episode: S4, E10: Safe to fail
Sara Klinges
Head of Real Estate and Workplace Effectiveness at Genentech
Genentech
Episode: S4, E9: From occupancy to outcomes
Suchi Reddy
Architect, designer, artist, and founder of Reddymade
Reddymade
Episode: S4, E7: The impact of aesthetics
Joseph White
Director of Design Strategy at MillerKnoll
MillerKnoll
Episode: S4, E7: The impact of aesthetics
Peter Van Emburgh
Senior VP and Global Head of Real Estate at CBRE
CBRE
Episode: S4, E5: No final design

Host

Ryan Anderson
Host and Vice President of Global Research and Planning, Ryan Anderson brings expertise in workplace innovation and design strategies to engage discussions on the impact of place in professional and personal environments.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 48 ratings
  • Incredible Insights!

    Ryan has some incredibly profound ideas about the future of work, but he doesn’t share those ideas without the data to back him up. Looking Forward is educational, informative, and entertaining. Can’t wait for Season 3!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dan1777999877
    United States3 years ago
  • Timely and insightful

    Herman Miller has a great reputation as a leader in shaping workplace trends, so it’s great to hear from them on how these past 18 months are reshaping what offices look and feel like. If the first episode is any indication, this is going to be a required weekly listening for me and my team.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Wozapomani
    United States4 years ago

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Feedback suggests a strong alignment with current workplace trends, reflecting listener interest in how the pandemic has reshaped office dynamics.
Listeners have praised the insights provided on the future of work, often highlighting the educational and informative nature of discussions.

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S4 BONUS 5: Crafting comfort
Q: How do you want your people to interact?
Brady Mick emphasized the importance of thinking about culture rather than just space, as interactions are crucial for high-performing teams.
S4 BONUS 5: Crafting comfort
Q: I also asked Laura Beth about how they're supporting these new work patterns in their own workspaces.
Laura Beth highlighted how younger designers are implementing their own breaks in a breakless environment and how they utilize collaboration spaces as respite.
S4 BONUS 1: Insights from the Archives, featuring Amy Auscherman
Q: What trends should we be keeping our eye on for the future?
Younger people express a desire for in-person interaction and a workplace that facilitates relationships in an aspirational setting.
S4 BONUS 1: Insights from the Archives, featuring Amy Auscherman
Q: What is modernism? What is modern furniture?
Modernism reflects a radical shift in aesthetics and comfort, integrating new materials and forms, making them timeless.
S4 BONUS 1: Insights from the Archives, featuring Amy Auscherman
Q: What do you think makes design so special at MillerKnoll?
MillerKnoll has a century-long legacy of innovation and continues to produce iconic designs that solve contemporary challenges.

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Conversations across episodes center around the evolving significance of physical spaces in both professional and personal contexts. Topics often cover innovative workplace design, psychological safety, and strategies for fostering effective collaboration among teams. Noteworthy discussions explore the intersection of aesthetics and functionality in design, the role of technology in shaping workplace dynamics, and the importance of community within office environments. The podcast is distinctive in its emphasis on harnessing insights from various expert guests, including architects, workplace strategists, and research leaders, to illustrate how well-designed spaces enhance emotional well-being and productivity for individuals and organizati... more

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1. Chris Leong
2. Steven Souter
3. Amy Auscherman
4. Amy Edmonson
5. Caitlin Begg
6. Sara Klinges
7. Suchi Reddy
8. Joseph White

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