We may be preaching to the choir when we say this, but office design has a tremendous impact on how employees work. According to studies noted in our April design news post, the designed work environment has the power to encourage—or discourage—team members’ creativity, productivity, and collaboration.
Creative collaboration is more than just a business buzzword. It’s a proven business practice, with benefits for the company and for those who do the work.
Granted, developing a collaborative work environment isn’t easy—it requires well-planned communal spaces, the right furniture and tools, good organizational leadership and communication, and a shared commitment to goals.