In a previous article, I talked about the Japanese concept of ikigai, or “reason for being.” To achieve full ikigai, your passion and purpose in life must align. When this happens, your life is lived with joy. But what about when the opposite happens – when your life is out of balance and you are...

It’s time for a few more friendly reminders from Miss Open Office Manners. In this installment, I discuss sleep pods in the open office, open office yoga, and staying healthy during flu season. Enjoy.

Having a courtroom layout that provides sufficient space for each type of user is critical. The courtroom is the location where three separate circulation zones intersect: public circulation for spectators, family members, and litigators; restricted circulation for the judge, court staff, and jury;...

Do you believe your court could benefit from a planning effort that sets a vision for the future? Have you undertaken planning exercises that seemed comprehensive at the time but became obsolete due to unforeseen external factors? Was there a change in leadership in your court jurisdiction that...

Open offices, and related concepts like mobility and flexible workspaces, have been the trend for quite a while. Many large companies and even government agencies have ditched traditional private offices for open-plan layouts. However, in recent years, the reaction to this trend has been mixed,...