About Us
Next Workplace are independent specialists in change management and strategy. Our approach integrates people, place, and technology to address the challenges of new workspaces and new working methods.
Our change management services put people and operations at the heart of workplace projects. We will help people to understand the opportunities that a new workplace can bring and help them to develop the and desire to work in new ways. We work with our clients to develop change management strategies that lead to successful relocations into new workplaces.
Our Expertise
Next Workplace is led by two directors, Stephen Minnett and Stuart Munro, both with significant experience in workplace projects. Our directors have delivered over a million square meters of Australia's most innovative workplaces over the last 20 years.
All our projects have the direct involvement of the business owners, and we are highly motivated to deliver excellence and provide an exceptional experience. Our extensive workplace experience includes leading change management, strategy, design, and technology projects, all with a focus on the future of work and creating great workplaces. Our commitment to truly independent advice sets us apart, ensuring unbiased recommendations that prioritise our clients' best interests.
Change Management
Our change management services put people at the heart of workplace transformation. We apply a structured approach to implementations and guide people to successfully adopt new ways of working and spaces and technology.
Our approach emphasises engagement and consultation. We want employees to feel heard, supported and equipped. The small details matter, and it’s our role to consider the impacts to teams and individuals on a project.
Our Experience
Stephen Minnett and Stuart Munro have undertaken workplace strategies and change management for many leading Australian and Global businesses over the last 20 years.
Collaboration is one of our key values and the following strategies were collaborations: Coles and PWC with The Brand Institute, Google with DEGW, MinterEllison with CBRE, The Reserve Bank with Lend Lease and Aware Super with Deloitte Digital. On every engagement we undertake we are open to collaboration with any other consultants who can contribute to a great outcome.
CHANGE SPECIALISTS WITH A PASSION FOR ReENGINEERING HOW PEOPLE WORK
Whether you're MOVING TO A NEW physical environment, considering a move to a hybrid work model, or simply looking to create a more engaging and productive workspace, we're here to help.
Values & Philosophy
We believe that the physical workspace has a significant impact on individuals’ well-being, engagement, and satisfaction. Many people have experienced uninspiring work environments, and we aim to change that delivering workspaces that inspire, engage, and facilitate personal growth.
With the growth of agile hybrid workstyles, the physical workplace should create places where people want to be, driven by their desires rather than their obligations. Our philosophy extends beyond mere productivity and effectiveness. Workplaces should be a source of happiness and fulfillment for the people that work there.
We also acknowledge the importance of workplaces in minimising environmental impacts. We believe that organisations have a responsibility to adopt practices that reduce their environmental footprint.
While remote work and virtual collaboration have become more prevalent and effective in recent years, the physical office still offers unique advantages for developing a business culture. It provides a space for employees to connect, collaborate, and build relationships, which impact positively on culture and employee engagement.
The physical office should create an environment that represent the company’s values, mission, and culture and reinforces desired behaviours and values. Good workplaces should provide spaces for both individual focused work and collaborative teamwork.
We recognise the importance of location and surrounding amenities. The location of the office and its proximity to inspiring hospitality and retail areas can greatly influence employees’ desire to come to work and their overall satisfaction. With our expertise, we are dedicated to making a profound difference in people’s lives by creating change strategies that lead to inspiring, engaging, sustainable, and innovative workspaces.
