EXPERIMENTS

Test Before You Invest: De-Risk Your Workplace Innovation

The Challenge

"It's really hard in workplace situations to try anything new because you're worried that whatever you deliver has to be perfect right when you deliver it."

Companies want to innovate their workplace experience but face critical barriers:

→ Perfectionism Pressure: First-day delivery must be flawless

→ High Stakes: Fear of costly mistakes and six-month rollbacks

→ Internal Resistance: Employees and leadership pushback on untested ideas

→ Visibility Risk: On-site testing creates unwanted attention and pressure

The Workshape Solution

We developed one of the most robust workplace experimentation programs in the world, at scale, and now we’re bringing that approach to your workplace. Our approach removes the risk from workplace innovation through structured, research based testing.

What We Offer

Lightweight Experiments

For companies with limited time and budget

Single-variable testing (furniture, layouts, technologies)

Crowdsourced multi-company studies

Minimal engagement, maximum insights

Data-driven recommendations

Custom Experimentation Programs

For companies ready to invest in systematic innovation

Off-site or on-site experimental spaces

Hypothesis development and testing protocols

Scientific method implementation

Results analysis and reporting

Full-Scale Experimentation Labs

For organizations committed to continuous workplace innovation

Dedicated experimentation spaces

Ongoing testing programs

Team training and capability building

Long-term ROI measurement

Our Proven Process

1. Constraint Analysis We first understand your unique ecosystem - budget, timeline, organizational complexity, and political dynamics.

2. Hypothesis Development Clear, measurable objectives aligned with your business mission and biggest opportunities.

3. Controlled Testing Scientific method implementation with tight parameters and consistent measurement.

4. Disruption Minimization Strategic location selection and access control to avoid negative attention.

5. Results & Recommendations Transparent findings regardless of outcome - "failure" is just data that moves you forward.

Why Experimentation Matters

Unexpected Benefits We've Seen:

→ Talent Attraction: PhD-level candidates drawn to innovation culture

→ Design Partner Engagement: Furniture companies and design firms want to participate

→ Team Development: Science-based thinking becomes organizational capability

→ Competitive Advantage: Faster path to workplace transformation

Real-World Testing Examples

Indoor vs. Outdoor Work: Discovered outdoor work was unanimously preferred

Space Layouts: Tested proximity effects on collaboration

Materials & Finishes: Validated user preferences before large investments

Working Modes: Explored new styles of team interaction

Investment Models

Shared Experiments: Multiple non-competing companies split costs for common insights

Dedicated Testing: Custom experiments for your specific needs and space

Fractional Programs: Ongoing experimentation capability without full infrastructure investment

Success Metrics

Speed to Decision: Faster path from concept to implementation

Risk Reduction: Data-backed decisions vs. gut feelings

Cost Avoidance: Prevent expensive mistakes through pre-testing

Employee Buy-in: Evidence-based changes reduce resistance

Innovation Culture: Build systematic capability for ongoing improvement

Getting Started

Phase 1: Constraint assessment and opportunity identification 

Phase 2: Hypothesis development and experiment design

Phase 3: Testing execution and data collection 

Phase 4: Results analysis and implementation planning

The Bottom Line

"Learn how to fail fast, so you can move forward more quickly."

Transform your workplace innovation from risky guesswork to confident, data-driven decisions. We help you discover what works before you invest in what doesn't.

Ready to test your way to workplace success?

Contact Workshape to explore how experimentation can accelerate your workplace transformation while minimizing risk and maximizing outcomes.