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In the "Anti-Plans Social Butterfly" series, we'll explore how workplace strategy can support the spontaneity and momentum, that drives...

Serendipity is unexpected, meaningful, and in the workplace, it’s also opportunity. Visibility, proximity, and informal interactions create the trust and familiarity that make innovation possible, at the watercooler and in the meeting room.

When environments and employee experiences are designed with momentum in mind, they foster connection that feels natural and meaningful, supporting innovation, trust, and team effectiveness. This series is about honoring the duality of Anti-Plans Social Butterflies. We’ll explore how workplaces can support momentum, spontaneity, and the people who thrive when connection feels genuine.

Proportionality bias in workplace strategy often leads us to overlook solutions that don’t feel “big enough” to match the scale of our frustration. Instead, we chase after the next shiny method, cycling through trend after trend without ever addressing the core issues.

Want your people to love your workplace design or policies? Include them in the process of creating them! There’s a powerful behavioral phenomenon called the IKEA Effect—the tendency for people to place higher value on things they’ve helped create.