New WOW's member benefits and services

Welcome to the New Ways of Working Network
We are an interactive network of organizational innovators - people who are transforming their work environment – or preparing to do so. We take an integrated approach to workplace change, combining corporate real estate, human resources, and information technology. Our members are an intriguing mix of experts from the fields of workspace design, technology and real estate/facilities. Plus, our organization is enriched by the contributions of respected academic researchers and knowledgeable consultants who participate in New WOW events and report preparation, sharing their insights and latest research.

Take a Tour
To gain an understanding of the rich resources available through the Network, we’ve designed a short tour of some of our features. Please click along.

Key benefits

• Forum for dialog with genuine peers, others who are equally expert in some aspect of new ways of working
  
• Ready access to current news and research
  
• Bridge between academic researchers and practitioners
  
• Research and knowledge with sufficient rigor and analysis that can be a basis for decision-making

Research
Experienced researchers review recent studies, interview experts, and prepare easy-to-digest synopses of best practices, latest trends, and useful metrics. Topics so far include:

• Productivity in Remote Virtual Teams by June Langhoff, NewWOW
• Virtual Team Spaces by David Coleman, Collaborative Strategies, Inc.
• The Role of Place in a Distributed World by Dr. Joe Aki Ouye, June Langhoff, NewWOW
• Environmental Sustainability Through New Ways of Working by Hal Levin, Building Ecology Research Group
• Work Practices and Processes for New Ways of Working by Eric Richert, 8 Corners Consulting
• Intercultural Collaboration in Global Teams by Dr. Pamela Hinds, Stanford University
• Generation Y and the Workplace by Dr. Marie Puybaraud, Johnson Controls, and Simon Russell, Idea
• Are Gen-Y’s Brains “Modular or Unconscious”, by Dr. Jay Brand, Haworth Ideation Group
• Different People, Different Places: Redesigning Workplaces to Meet Evolving Human Needs, by Dr. Sally Augustin, Haworth Ideation Group
• Shifting from Change Management to Systems Sensemaking and Design by Dr. Terri Griffith, University of Santa Clara

Semi-Annual Symposia
NewWOW.net members and academic colleagues gather twice a year for free three-day symposia on topics of major interest. Each person attending is an expert on some aspect of new ways of working, so everyone contributes. Previous symposium topics:

• The Challenge of a Distributed World
• Does Place Still Matter?
• Sustainability Through New Ways of Working
• Work Practices and Processes for New Ways of Working
• Cultural Impacts on Distributed Work Practices
• Generation Y and New Ways of Working
• Change Management for New Ways of Working

The Winter 2010 symposium will develop a scenario of what will work will look like in 2020 if there should be a dramatic increase in the price of oil.

Click on Latest Symposia for more information.

Quarterly Roundtables (“Tertulias”)
Quarterly roundtables to hear distinguished thought leaders present a singe topic, followed by extensive discussion. Click on Latest Tertulia for descriptions of recent topics.

Access our e-Library
Gain unlimited access to the rapidly growing, proprietary, NewWOW.net e-library of research materials, and member discussions on topics of key interest. Click on Latest Library Publications to view a list of library documents, which range from whitepapers to research studies, presentations to podcasts.

Monthly Webinars:
Monthly 1-hour webinars featuring a presentation by a member of the network.

Member-driven projects
One of the good surprises of the New Ways of Working Network is the spontaneous birth of projects by motivated members. Two efforts are underway:

• Sustainability Calculator Project. The eco2Workplace is a tool designed to understand the sustainability impacts of alternative ways of working – the combined impacts of globally distributed workgroups, meeting patterns, including air travel and commute patterns, and the efficiencies of workplace locations and design. The tool is available only to NewWOW members.
• Alternative Workplace Benchmark Survey. The Benchmarking team conducted an online survey of alternative workplace solutions adopted by major employers. A report of the results of the 2008 survey of 32 companies is available to members only. The 2009 survey is now underway.

Interact with Others for Immediate Feedback
Our website facilitates threaded discussions where members pose questions, share concerns, and alert others to useful information and tools. To keep the discourse lively, we broadcast questions and ideas to other members and colleagues. Click on Latest Discussions for a taste of recent NewWOW topics.

Stay Current with Weekly Updates
The Network conducts a constant scan of research, the Internet, media, and contributions from members to identify news that may be important to our members. Each week we send a short synopsis of this news, with links so members can follow up stories of interest. Click to see a sample newsletter If you wish to subscribe to the newsletter, see http://www.newwow.net/public/sign-network-news

Levels of Membership
There are several ways to participate in the Network. Membership levels include:

• Consulting Colleague Membership: Consulting colleagues are members of small consultancies who possess exceptional expertise in an area of interest to NewWOW members and invited on an annual basis. Trade of services can be considered. $1,000
• Single-Seat Membership: The member company designates a single representative to participate in symposia, tertulia, and have full access to research reports and the web page. Three people may have access to the web site and weekly e-newsletters. $6,000.
• Multiple-Seat Membership: The member company can designate up to three representatives to participate in symposia, tertulia, receive weekly e-newsletters and have full access to research reports and the web page. Ten people may have access to the web site. $10,000
• Sponsor: The member company’s name is featured prominently on the NewWOW web page and research reports, the company can send multiple representatives to symposia and tertulia, NewWOW and the sponsor may jointly conduct events for sponsor’s clients. Unlimited access to the web site for sponsor’s employees. $30,000
• Academic colleague: Colleagues are academics who possess exceptional expertise in an area of interest to NewWOW members. They receive the rights of membership in trade for active participation in symposia, participation on the web site, or sharing of papers or research findings.

Want to Learn More About NewWOW? Download our brochure, give us a call, or drop us a line to learn how your organization may benefit from participating in the Network. Please contact Jim Creighton at 408-354-8001, or Jim.Creighton@newwow.net.

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