As a division of Business Furniture + Co, Choreo is here to revolutionize workplaces. Since 2008, led by visionary Mary Beth Oakes, we've partnered with diverse companies to unlock employee and workspace potential while easing the burden of change. We believe space shapes attitudes, behaviors and outcomes. Our data-driven, people-centric approach crafts innovative workspaces aligned to companies' needs, supporting employees through transitions for maximum success. We're dedicated to revolutionizing your workplace experience.
– WHAT WE’RE ABOUT –
Your organization does not get the opportunity to transform every day. We are here to get it done right!
Our vast experience, along with your data, takes the guesswork out of decision-making. Your team can lean on us for everything from design, technology, cleaning, and more. We continue to be your partner during this vital time as leaders make key decisions before construction begins.
Undergoing a business change isn't easy. That's why we exist. We Choreo-graph change the right way, with our expertise in change management and move management.
our approach
A detailed plan and strategy are critical to a successful move. Whether you’re transitioning to a new building or renovating an existing space, we partner with you to manage the move of your people and your assets.
move
Management
Our No. 1 goal is to identify your space, work, and culture objectives and define a strategy that meets your employees' and your business's emotional and cognitive needs. From there, we embark on the journey to change together, supporting your people from beginning to end. Successful change management covers all your bases. It assures your teams on why change is essential and identifies what will change. It shows people how to embrace and thrive in change.
change
Management
Choreo partners with you to dig deep, ask the tough questions, and determine a workplace strategy for the future. No matter where you are in your workplace journey, Choreo uses proven, data- and people-driven research and techniques to produce a prescriptive analysis and suggestions for the future of your workplace.
workplace
research
our process
- Prosci Inc..
Happy employees and a robust company culture aren’t just luck of the Irish or as fictional as a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. Change is strategic, it’s inquisitive, and when done right, you are six times more likely to meet or exceed your project objectives.
Our choreo Team
RITA SCHAEFER
SENIOR WORKPLACE STRATEGY CONSULTANT
Rita is an experienced Change Management Consultant with a demonstrated history of working with facilities. She has a strong business development background and excels at project management, whether local or across the United States. Rita continues to utilize her background of interior design to help develop workplace strategies for evolving companies.
Walk Out Song:
Running Down a Dream
- Tom Petty
Strategic, passionate, valuable and innovative, Mary Beth is front and center with her clients as they envision and implement their ideal work environment. Whether she is engaged with senior leaders about workplace strategy or providing on-site support on the day of the move, Mary Beth says, “I am here to make a difference ... I have to know I was involved in positive change. It's what drives me and keeps me engaged and motivated.”
MARY BETH OAKES
CEO + OWner
mary beth oakEs
ceo + owner
Cora Sweeney
marketing + workplace services manager
Margo Dehner
Workplace Strategy Consultant
CORA SWEENEY
cory rocca
workplace experience coordinator
Vp of Marketing + Workplace Strategy
Amanda Clark
Move coordination
TJ Schooley
Al Blume
Executive VP of
Operations
Project Manager +
logistics Coordinator
Carol Payne
workplace strategy consultant
Margo Dehner
Workplace strategy consultant
Walk Out Song:
Good Life
– One Republic
Cora Sweeney
Workplace Strategy Consultant
Walk Out Song:
The Greatest
- Sia
mARGO dEHNER
Workplace Strategy Consultant
Cory Rocca
Workplace research Consultant
Walk Out Song:
Can’t Hold Us
– Macklemore
Amanda Clark
VP OF MARKETING + WORKPLACE STRATEGY
Walk Out Song:
Love Makes the World Go Round
- Jennifer Lopez
Tabitha vachon
move coordination
Walk Out Song:
Dance the Night
- Dua Lipa
Jen Scherr
DESIGNER + MOVE COORDINATOR
Walk Out Song:
Run This Town
- Jay-Z, Rihanna
TJ SCHOOLEY
EXECUTIVE VP OF operations
Al blume
PROJECT MANAGER +
LOGISTICS COORDINATOR
Walk Out Song:
Jailbreak
- Thin Lizzy
Choreo partners with you to dig deep, ask the tough questions, and determine a workplace strategy for the future. No matter where you are in your workplace journey, Choreo uses proven, data- and people-driven research and techniques to produce a prescriptive analysis and suggestions for the future of your workplace
what we do:
- survey
- Visioning session
- observation study
- focus groups-
leadership develpment
our proven tools:
we help you navigate change:
How much square footage you need
How to align your business strategy and space strategy
How to effectively assemble teams in your space
How your space can grow with you
How to optimize your real estate
Our No. 1 goal is to identify your space, work, and culture objectives and define a strategy that meets your employees' and your business's emotional and cognitive needs. From there, we embark on the journey to change together, supporting your people from beginning to end.
Successful change management covers all your bases. It assures your teams on why change is essential and identifies what will change. It shows people how to embrace and thrive in change.
From there, we embark on the journey to change together, supporting your people from beginning to end. Successful change management covers all your bases. It assures your teams on why change is essential and identifies what will change. It shows people how to embrace and thrive in change.
what we do:
- town hall
- communication strategy
- project team meetings
- change agent metings
- manager trainings
- all employee training
our proven tools:
we help you navigate change:
Choreo partners with you to educate, train, and support every employee and leader.
We work with the entire project team—from construction, to design, to furniture.
We educate your employees on the stages of change and support them in their emotional journey.
A detailed plan and strategy are critical to a successful move. Whether you’re transitioning to a new building or renovating an existing space, we partner with you to manage the move of your people and your assets.
what we do:
- RFP Development
- Strategy Development
- Move Coordination
- Move Agent Meetings
- Move Genius™ Support Desk
our proven tools:
we help you navigate change:
Develop a strategy and move timeline.
Communicate with teams and departments to organize your people and assets.
Work with movers to coordinate all aspects of your move.
