Hello David, Claudia, do have a seat. You're now coming towards the end of your training here.
I hope you've both enjoyed your time.
I've got one more task for you and this is it. Please listen carefully.
What I'd like you to do is to think about the office environment you've been working in for the last six months
and to produce some proposals on how it could be improved.
There are some obvious areas to look at, because of the nature of our work and people being out of the office often,
not everyone has his or her own desk and that can be a little frustrating.
You may also think that the open plan office is a mistake.
I certainly find it difficult sometimes when I have clients on the phone.
Then there's the cosmetic side of it. People do comment on the décor being a little monotonous and impersonal.
Maybe that's just a matter of taste. But these are conclusions I'd like you to draw for yourselves.
I don't want to spoonfeed you or pre-empt your proposals. You've got a free hand, basically, and just three days.
I suggest you spend the first couple looking around, talking to people, getting their views and write up your report on day three.
One way or another I'd like the proposals on my desk first thing Thursday morning. Any questions?