Is the learn/work environment used efficiently?

Adding value by using the learn/work environment can be achieved at different levels of ambition. Ranging from a purely technical and financial approach to a level where the learn/work environment is regarded as a strategic asset for the primary process.

Through professional management of the learn/work environment, it can act as a leverage for improvements in the primary process and in secondary business processes that seriously affect the budget. The learn/work environment has both revenues and costs that have a direct and indirect effect on the cost structure of an organization. Learn/work environment as enabler, not just a cost centre.

It is tempting to pay particular attention to the easily measurable direct (occupancy) cost reductions. Reducing occupancy costs is like slimming: as a temporary measure often fine, but it should never be an end in itself. Slimming can tip too far, which will be only noticeable after the turning point.

For a correct assessment of the amount of the occupancy costs, these must be compared with the performances provided. The cost level in itself says too little.

-The Architect as Business Optimizer-
‘Squaring the circle by connecting the dots’