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I happened to visit the new Accenture office last week. I was hosting a non-client-related conference call, so I used that as an excuse to go over there. It's a neat space that was designed using some new office ideas with a lot of shared, open areas with little-to-no spaces dedicated to specific individuals. I always enjoy my visits there to wander around and admire the new furnishings and modern style, but I also often run into people I know, which is a nice perk.
After my conference call, as I wandered the "halls" I passed a former lead of mine, Laura, whom I respect a great deal. She was feeling very cold and was heading to the coffee area to get a warm drink. I didn't keep her long, since she was obviously uncomfortable and she's always very busy.
The implications of that innocuous encounter didn't sink in for me until a while later.