CEO Barbara Sprenger speaking at IFMA Silicon Valley on Feb. 24
February 22, 2010
Satellite Telework Centers CEO Barbara Sprenger will be a panelist discussing “Evolving Telework: The Facilities Frontier” at the IFMA Silicon Valley meeting Wednesday at Juniper Networks HQ in Sunnyvale.
As technology tools for working remotely improve exponentially, facilities professionals are at the forefront of the remote work dilemma. AB32 requires companies to reduce CO2 emissions dramatically, and reducing commute miles can have a tremendous impact. With facilities costs estimated at $10,000 or more per employee, flexible and remote work offers yet another option to address budget constraints.
So, where are employees actually working when they’re not in their assigned workspace? The panel will discuss the evolution of telework from being internally mobile to working from home and the ‘new frontier’ working in 3rd places. What are the trends as the nature of work changes, the cost savings being realized by early adopters and the opportunities for facilities managers in the evolution of 3rd places? Hear case studies about telework policy development, cost savings (ROI), studies of actual corporate space usage and ”hoteling” possibilities, simple and automatic monitoring of CO2 emission savings from avoided commute miles, and new telework center concepts providing professional workspace and equipment in workers’ local communities.
ABOUT OUR PANEL
Glenn Dirks, Director of Consulting Services at Teletrips, has over 35 years experience in facilities management, environment, health and safety and human resources in the electronics industry and regulatory agency arena, particularly in areas of leveraged outsourcing, change management and implementation of mobile work programs. With Glenn’s leadership, Teletrips continues to assist companies seeking to better enable their workforces through flexible work programs using automated on-line software.
Barbara Sprenger is co-founder and CEO of Satellite Telework Centers, Inc. She previously co-founded Mountaingate Engineering, developing innovative induction heating equipment to help meet Clean Air Act requirements. She has worked in green property development and holds a BA in Economics and a Master of Public Policy. The Satellite has recently opened the beta site for neighborhood-based business-quality work centers so commuters can get off the roads, off the kitchen table, and out of Starbucks.
Jim Ware is Executive Producer and a cofounder of the Work Design Collaborative and the Future of Work program. He has over 30 years experience in research, executive education, consulting, and management, including five years on the faculty of the Harvard Business School. His most recent book, Corporate Agility, co-authored with Charles Grantham and Cory Williamson, addresses the need for organizations to coordinate and integrate HR, IT, and CRE/facilities to develop new business capabilities for competing in a flat, global economy.
Diane Coles is the Director of Workplace Services at SCAN Health Plan in Long Beach, CA. She has over 20 years of’ experience in corporate real estate, facilities management, business continuity planning, procurement, and records and information management. She spearheaded an innovative alternate workplace strategy at SCAN Health Plan called the AWESOME project to save costs, improve work-life balance and attract and retain employees. Diane is the recipient of the 2009 IFMA George Graves Facility Management Achievement Award, the 2009 IFMA Orange County Chapter Award of Excellence in Facility Management for the AWESOME project. She was recently named a 2009 Southern California Real Estate Journal ”Woman of Influence.”
EVENT SCHEDULE:
Registration: 5:00-5:30
Presentation: 5:30-7:00
Reception: 7:00-8:30
The Satellite featured in Pamelab
February 12, 2010
Pamela Biery came by the Satellite yesterday afternoon for a chat about coworking, telework and the changing nature of work in general. She posted to her blog, Pamelab, this morning…
Bucking the “Over the Hill” Drive
I dropped by the Satellite Telework Center today, a co-working space in downtown Felton, California. Founding partner Jim Graham poured a cup of coffee and sat down with me to report on this growing business’ progress.
First Friday Free Teleworking – Friday, Feb. 5
February 4, 2010
Join us on Friday, Feb. 5 for a day of free access to The Satellite’s café and cubicles. You bring the laptop and we’ll provide the WiFi, all the coffee you can drink (we buy it from the White Raven) and a comfortable space for you to spread out, get some work done and meet some interesting people. And did we mention it’s free?
Dharma Movie Night Friday, January 29 6:45 p.m.
January 7, 2010
Friday, January 29
6:45 – 9-9:30ish
“Groundhog Day”
The Ultimate Comedy about Karma and Rebirth!
The Satellite
6265 Highway 9, Felton
Led by Carla Brennan.
Bring cushions, blankets for comfort. Some chairs available. Popcorn will be served. Donation requested. Introduction before movie and discussion afterward. Please arrive by 6:45 so that movie can start promptly at 7 pm.
No registration needed.
First Friday free teleworking day – January 8
December 15, 2009
Normally we have our First Friday free teleworking / coworking day on the First Friday of the month, but that’s January 1 and no one should have to work on that day. The Satellite will be open to members on January 1, but we’ll postpone our First Friday coworking day just one week to January 8. You can download our flyer here.
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- 15 hours ago--@thinkspace Conrats on the article. Nice write up.
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- 5 days ago--Thank you to @cruzio and @superg for putting on the Internet TV seminaro here at The Satellite. A good time was had by all.
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- 5 days ago--Today is "First Friday" free #coworking / #telework day @ The Satellite in Felton. Come on down (or up if you're in Santa Cruz).
- 6 days ago--Reminder: We'll be doing our free #coworking / #telework day at the Satellite in Felton tomorrow. Also free @Cruzio Internet TV class @ noon
- 15 hours ago--@thinkspace Conrats on the article. Nice write up.