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In planning the new building, HOK took an
extra step. HOK helped CISCO reimagine
workplace culture while integrating CIS-
CO’s new technologies with the help of the
ET Group, a key stakeholder and technol-
ogy lead for the project. The consultation
process, lead by HOK, included CISCO’s
different business unit groups, and CISCO
brought in data from focus groups made
up of people who had recently joined the
company to help HOK determine the look
and feel of the building.
Most workplaces adopt a neighbourhood-
based office that divides departments,
levels and teams. SharonTurner, HOK’s Di-
In adopting a flexible seating model for
the workplace, HOK promoted a new
level of transparency for CISCO Systems.
“With clients who really value what we can bring to the table, see us as thought
leaders and partner with us in a solution, that’s when we can really do great
work.” Lisa Fulford-Roy, Senior VP of Marketing and Strategy
