Do senior leaders still need private offices?

Professor Matt Davis contributed to a Financial Times article exploring whether senior leaders still require private offices, and how changing workplace design is influencing leadership, visibility, and organisational culture.

The article discusses how hybrid working is reshaping expectations around status, accessibility, and how leaders interact with their teams. Matt’s comments drew on research in organisational psychology and workplace behaviour to highlight how physical workspace design can affect perceptions of authority, approachability, and effectiveness.

The article is available on the Financial Times website (subscription required).