The Human Workplace: The Science of Better Teams (Prize Alert)
Presented by JLL Design
Featuring Adrian Davidson, Global Design Lab Lead, JLL; John Maeda, CVP Engineering, GitHub and CoreAI Design, Microsoft and Michelle Rogan, Professor of Strategy, Saїd Business School, University of Oxford
Moderated by Rachana Bhide, Fast Company Custom Studio
Workplaces are no longer simply places where people come together—they are ecosystems that shape how teams connect, collaborate, and perform at their best. As hybrid work, artificial intelligence, and evolving employee expectations reshape the workplace, organizations are exploring how intentional design can unlock human potential and business impact. Research across behavioral science, evolutionary psychology, and workplace design reveals how environments influence trust, creativity, knowledge sharing, and decision-making. This session examines how design grounded in human science can help organizations create workplaces that strengthen teams, foster innovation, and shape the future of work.
John Maeda - Microsoft
Michelle Rogan - Saїd Business School, University of Oxford