Tue Apr 10: Designing space to enhance collaboration

Mandy Graham

Anne Gibson

KM Chicago’s April meeting will be the first of a two part series on designing physical and virtual space to enhance collaboration and knowledge transfer. On April 10, Anne Gibson and Mandy Graham from Gensler will explore how the physical work environment can influence how individuals and teams work together. In May, we’ll focus on virtual collaboration.  Meeting details are at left. All are welcome to attend!

Anne Gibson is a Design Director for the Gensler Chicago office. Anne’s strengths begin with strategic planning, understanding the client’s strategic vision and business goals relative to space and real estate. Her strengths in programming, space planning, conceptual development and design development are paramount to her role in leading project teams. Her ability to connect with the client have led to strong, trusting relationships which have resulted in repeat projects with multiple clients. Always seeking to further her professional development, Anne is committed to sharing her knowledge with others outside of Gensler.

Mandy Graham is the Workplace Practice Area Leader for the Chicago office of Gensler and a leader in the Consulting Practice Area. She works with clients and teams to navigate front-end complexity as they seek to create better work environments. She uses her skills to conduct user-research, engage stakeholders, and identify the business rationale for design. Mandy then works with design teams to ensure that the design Gensler delivers is informed by strategy.