What living on the edge and outside of organisations can teach us about the spaces in which we work

Abstract

In this paper the author takes a personal look at recent changes in organisation and working practices. It is suggested that these changes can be traced back to the emergence of the internet and the subversive power of the hyperlink. The author presents his own experiences and experiments with self-organising human systems, offering lessons for corporate property managers. Such managers are urged to move away from discussions about the future of work towards engaging with people who have already embraced a fully-networked working life.