Work Transformation: Planning and Implementing the New Workplace - Softcover

Robertson, Ken

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0966428609 ISBN 13: 9780966428605

Publisher: HNB Publishing, 1998

Synopsis

A comprehensive guide to integrating alternative work arrangements, alternative space arrangements, and information technology.

About this title

About the Author

Ken Robertson is Principal of KLR Consulting Inc., Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. An expert with over 20 years of information technology and management consulting experience, he designs solutions to help his clients move successfully into the 21st century. He edited and produced Telework International for five years and coauthored Project Management Methodology (1997). Mr. Robertson received the MBA degree (1992) from Simon Fraser University, Burnaby. He holds the Information Systems Professional certification through the Canadian Information Processing Society (CIPS) and is a member of the Project Management Institute (PMI).

From the Back Cover

"The tips and insights provided in the areas of human resources, technology, and design create a useful roadmap for anyone responsible for implementing an alternative officing program." Franklin Becker Professor of Design and Environmental Analysis, Cornell University; Author of Workplace by Design

"You'll find this book is exactly what's needed to bring your organization's staffing, technology, and facilities together and boost your results." Gil Gordon President, Gil Gordon Associates; Editor, Telecommuting Review

"Captures the very essence of work transformation. . . . Exposes the heretofore mystery links and interdependencies that give an organization the necessary synergy for successfully entering into the 21st century and brings enlightenment to human resource, facilities, and information technology managers by presenting solid foundations, realistic analyses, and user-friendly evaluation tools. . . . Best of all, this book fills a void for work transformation agents and consultants." David Fleming California Telework Program Champion

"A comprehensive guide to contemporary work options. . . . Any manager serious about exploiting practice and technology to make the workplace a more rewarding, more productive environment will find this book an interesting and informative read. . . . The concepts are well organized and thoroughly discussed." Drew Parker Faculty of Business Administration, Simon Fraser University

"Shows how integrating human resources, facilities management, and information technology strategies can foster a workplace environment that supports equitable flexibility for the individual while also enhancing business value. . . . Takes the reader from concept to implementation and provides real-life examples of firms that have transformed themselves already. A valuable addition to the growing number of publications about new ways to work." Barney Olmsted and Suzanne Smith Co-directors, New Ways to Work; Authors of Creating a Flexible Workplace

Edition details

• Publisher: HNB Publishing
• Publication date: 1998
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0966428609
• ISBN 13: 9780966428605
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 286