NEW: The Workplace Thinker Guide – Lessons from history 

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  • Employment and Skills

12 June 2025

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IWFM Academy is pleased to introduce part one of The Workplace Thinker Guide – part of the WFM Essentials series. This bitesize e-leaning guide introduces evolving workplace thinking, empowering professionals to lead in a changing environment. This is the first 20-minute episode in a series that delves into the historical context, current drivers, and future trajectories of workplace trends, while exploring new work models, cultural considerations, and the direct impact on the bottom line.  
 
The first episode – The Workplace Thinker Guide: Lessons from history – is designed to benefit all workplace and facilities management professionals. 

What will you learn? 

  • Where did workplace thinking come from? Understand the background and key influences that have shaped our current working paradigms, enabling you to contextualise current practices. 

  • How does workplace thinking impact us today? Analyse the contemporary implications of historical workplace theories and practices, providing the tools to understand and address current workplace challenges. 

  • What might the future look like? Explore how workplace thinking is influencing emerging trends and shaping the potential future of the working world. 

You can book this course now by clicking here, and you can find out more about this training series, and the rest of the WFM Essentials at our training page.  
 
Remember IWFM members receive a discount on all our training! 

Every collaborative workspace tells a story. And for those tasked with managing these critical environments, understanding these narratives is paramount. The past isn't just a collection of faded blueprints or forgotten trends; it's a living guide, essential for deciphering the present challenges in workplace and facilities management, and indeed, for envisioning and building a more resilient and effective future.