Future Of Work Podcast Why Managed Workspaces Are the Future of Office Real Estate with Robert Schogger
In this episode of The Future of Work® Podcast, Frank Cottle sits down with Robert Schogger — Joint Chief Executive and Co-Founder of MetSpace — to explore how the managed workspace model is reshaping the future of commercial real estate. As a pioneer in the U.K.’s flexible office space sector since 1996, Robert shares hard-earned insights on redefining the client-landlord relationship, improving sustainability, and creating value through self-contained, service-first workspaces.
Together, they break down the industry’s most misused buzzwords, challenge outdated leasing norms, and uncover how flexibility is shifting power from landlords to occupiers. From practical design innovations to the deeper economic and environmental impact of managed offices, this episode is packed with strategic takeaways for property owners, investors, and business leaders navigating a fast-changing work landscape.