Speaker Biography

Andy Lake is a specialist in Flexible Working, involving changes to working practices, workplaces, technology, and culture. He has worked on dozens of implementations and evaluations across the private, public, and voluntary sectors. He has also worked as an advisor in this field for the UK Cabinet Office and the European Commission.

Andy is the author of Beyond Hybrid Working – A Smarter and Transformational Approach to Flexible Working (Routledge, 2024) and numerous other publications exploring Smart/Flexible Working and the future of work. He has led or participated in numerous UK and international research projects looking at the impacts of new ways of working and service delivery on business, government, transport, housing, and the environment.

Andy's Writing is Available At

https://flexibility.co.uk/the-book-to-help-you-move-beyond-hybrid-working/

https://flexibility.co.uk/product/smart-working-handbook-3rd-edition/

Our Session with Andy Can Be Found Here: https://www.theworkshape.com/database/rethinkingsystems