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Session

3 | Workplace Strategy Café

Thursday, March 27

11:00 AM - 03:00 PM

Live in Chicago

Less Details

  • What specific workspace features do your employees value most, and how do these align with your company’s culture?
  • How to create a workspace that fosters engagement and productivity?
  • In what ways can workspace design communicate and reinforce your organization’s values and identity?
  • How to balance individual and team needs when designing or updating your workspaces?
  • What’s one unique aspect of your workspace strategy that sets your organization apart, and how has it benefited your employees?
Workshop

Speaker

Michelle Osburn

Principal & Senior Director, U.S. Workplace Strategy, Avision Young

Throughout her career, Michelle Osburn has driven innovation and business growth during disruptive times through relationship-building, cross-functional collaboration, and a steadfast focus on superior client service. As a forward-thinking workplace strategist, Michelle thrives in addressing complex challenges tied to team engagement, flexible work, and culture in today’s hybrid environments. Michelle operates at the intersection of business development, client engagement, and innovation, serving as a mentor, consensus builder, and data-driven problem solver. She excels at helping teams adapt to change, optimize workspace productivity, and leverage technology for actionable insights. An advocate for resilient hybrid workplaces, Michelle partners with organizations to reimagine workspaces, sustain profitability, and enhance competitive positioning. Her human-centered design approach aligns diverse workforces with modern physical and virtual workplaces, bridging silos and fostering collaboration. With expertise in hybrid workplace strategy, team leadership, and technology-driven solutions, Michelle’s unique perspective combines global operational excellence and innovation. She is passionate about engaging CHROs, IT leaders, and global heads of real estate to shape the future of work. Connect with her on LinkedIn to explore opportunities to enhance your workplace strategies and drive meaningful transformation.

Company

Avision Young

Avison Young is a global commercial real estate firm committed to creating economic, social, and environmental value. With a client-centric approach, the company offers a wide range of services, including leasing, investment sales, property management, project management, and workplace consulting. Avison Young leverages data-driven insights and cutting-edge technology to deliver innovative solutions tailored to each client's unique needs. Headquartered in Toronto, Avison Young operates in over 120 offices worldwide, with professionals who are passionate about fostering collaboration and long-term partnerships. The firm’s human-centric approach prioritizes creating sustainable, flexible, and resilient spaces that align with business goals and empower people to thrive. With a deep commitment to innovation and sustainability, Avison Young is dedicated to reshaping the future of real estate and driving meaningful outcomes for its clients, employees, and communities.

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