No one has hybrid work completely figured out

Hello friends,By the time you hear Jason Shearer describe his work, you get the sense he is designing something much bigger than the Workplaces. As the Workplace Field CTO at Cisco Systems, Jason bridges technology and real estate, helping global companies rethink how environments support people and purpose.Jason doesn’t believe technology should be layered on at the last minute. He argues that the best workplaces start by thinking about technology early... Very early. In a world where hybrid is the new normal and AI keeps evolving, he builds spaces that are ready to adapt.“Be curious. Try to understand what the real problem is, not just the symptoms you see at first.”In this episode of Fika Friday at the Office, Jason spoke with me about what future-proof workplaces really require—and why curiosity might be the most important tool we have.Top10 Takeaways from our conversation:* Technology needs to be part of the blueprint* Workplaces should adjust to the work being done* No one has hybrid work completely figured out* AI will be a strong force behind better workplace decisions* Meeting equity needs more than just good Wi-Fi* The next wave of workplace tech is already happening* Future-proofing requires a flexible foundation* Generational diversity will shape what workplaces need* AI should augment people, not replace them* Curiosity beats certaintyThis mindset runs through Jason’s work. Curiosity leads to better questions, which lead to better spaces.Thanks for reading FIKA Friday At the Office! This post is public so feel free to share itJason Shearer blends his passion for technology with a deep understanding of human behavior. He has spent more than two decades building, testing, and improving the places where work happens. In this conversation, it becomes clear he isn’t chasing trends. He is trying to design workplaces that will hold up five years from now—and that starts by asking better questions today.“Curiosity makes you a better technologist. It also makes you a better designer’’Take a listen to this podcast episode & show your love by clicking subscribe button, like, comment & ask your friends also to take a listen to this freshly brewed season of FIKA Friday At the Office.You can also connect with us on LinkedIn:* Jason Shearer : https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonshearer/* Ram Puranam : https://www.linkedin.com/in/puranamram/Cheers, RamThanks for reading FIKA Friday At the Office! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit ramtherocket.substack.com