The Maris Return Blueprint

THE MARIS METHODOLOGY:

THE 7-STEP ROADMAP

We guide clients through a specific sequence to ensure success:

1. Align the Vision
Surface leadership assumptions. Commit to a unified narrative about why the office matters.

2. Engage Your People
Treat employees as co-creators via workshops and surveys. “Involvement builds ownership”.

3. Design for Impact
Translate cultural goals into physical reality (e.g. designing for flow and neurodiversity).

4. Plan with Precision
Map dependencies between IT, HR and Facilities. Use Gantt charts and risk registers.

5. Launch with Momentum
Treat the return like a product launch with “teaser campaigns” and “sneak peeks.”

6. Measure and Adapt
Use smart tools to track utilisation and sentiment.

7. Embed and Evolve
Use what you learn to evolve adjacent areas like talent strategy and brand positioning.

THE CFO’S CORNER:

LAUNCH WITH MOMENTUM

The first week matters. It sets the tone for the entire transition.

• The Mindset: Don’t just “reopen.” Launch. Create a sense of occasion.
• The Action: Build buzz before the doors open. On day one, ensure the experience is “confident and cared-for-not chaotic”.
• The Support: Facilities and IT must be visible. Leaders must be available. Even small gestures like welcome breakfasts signal that this is a positive transformation, not a return to the grind.

MARIS TOOLS:

THE ACTION TOOLKIT

To support this blueprint, we provide specific implementation tools to help you execute with confidence:

• The 20-Step Action Checklist: A tactical sequence to ensure operational readiness.
• Readiness Scorecards: To evaluate if your tech, space and people are ready for day one.
• 1:1 Strategy Sessions: Bespoke guidance to challenge your assumptions and refine your plan.
• Return to Work Guidebook: A quick-read companion for your broader team.