The Agile Workplace Manifesto
By Robert Kroon
We believe that the future of work is defined by fluidity, adaptability, and empowered collaboration, not by static cubicles or rigid layouts. The traditional office, with its fixed power outlets and inflexible infrastructure, is a relic of a past era. We are building the next generation of work environments.
Our approach to the Agile Workplace is guided by these core principles:
Freedom is Fundamental.
True agility requires untethered freedom. We liberate workspaces from the tyranny of fixed outlets by embracing battery-powered Agile Furniture and innovative power solutions. This allows for effortless reconfiguration and ultimate mobility, empowering teams to work where and how they work best.
Infrastructure Must Adapt.
Buildings should be as dynamic as the people in them. We champion intelligent power solutions and retrofitting strategies that transform static buildings into flexible, future-proofed environments. This solves common roadblocks like inflexible layouts and complex, expensive installations, allowing the space to evolve with the needs of its inhabitants.
Efficiency Drives Innovation.
We build smarter, more adaptable spaces by integrating innovative technologies. Solutions like our Respond! system uses battery-powered Agile Furniture for unparalleled mobility, and products like CampFire desks and Juce mobile monitor stands are the tools we use to create efficient, high-performance workplaces. We also incorporate C-Power and Wallies to enhance this flexible power ecosystem.
Simplicity is Key.
The path to an agile workplace shouldn't be complex. We partner with building owners, architects, designers, and electrical firms to create seamless, user-friendly solutions. Our focus is on elegant, easily deployable systems that enable a better way of working without the usual complications.
We are committed to building a world where the workspace is a dynamic asset, not a fixed liability. The future is flexible and powered by intelligent design and technology.
About the author:
Bob Kroon is a recognized thought leader and innovator with over four decades of experience in the electro-mechanical and furniture industries. As the CEO and founder of August Berres, he envisions overcoming the limitations of traditional building power by enabling the Agile Workplace through a smart power ecosystem.
Bob passionately advocates for technologies such as building microgrids, fault-managed power (FMP), and battery-powered Agile Furniture, which are transforming the design and utilization of commercial spaces. Under his leadership, a suite of innovative solutions has been brought to market, including Respond!, Juce, CampFire, and Wallies. These products empower building owners, architects, and facility managers to retrofit buildings for today’s dynamic work environment.
