Generalisation and hyperbole are unnecessary distractions in discussions of the open plan workplace

Author's Biography

Beau Everett is vice-president for corporate real estate (CRE), NYU Langone Health and a member of the editorial board of Corporate Real Estate Journal. Beau has spent over 20 years in CRE for mission-driven organisations. He is currently responsible for leasing, acquisition and management in support of NYU Langone’s 10 million sqft CRE portfolio, comprised of clinical, research, education and office uses as well as nearly 1,000 residential units and 700 parking spaces. NYU Langone Health is one of the premier academic medical centres in the US, recently ranked 15th nationally among the best hospitals and third among top medical schools by U.S. News & World Report. Prior to joining NYU Langone, Beau was a deputy director in the CRE department of the New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority, North America’s largest transport network. Beau currently serves on the board of directors of the Third Street Music School Settlement.