Of the more popular words that characterise growth in the nine years since the 2008 recession is innovation! The word is all around us. It is used in every industry from automotive, technology and media, to consumer goods, healthcare, government and non-profit. It’s not just an ordinary word, but a value that we identify as cutting edge, disruptive or rebellious, and it’s often demonstrated through a positive benefit, product, service or experience.
Could lack of choice and access to quiet, focus-oriented space stifle career trajectory, especially those in a creative industry or role? Most offices tend to lack a proper amount of quiet space to focus and clear your head, as well as offer shared social spaces to release, play and teach. In reality we need time and quiet ‘headspace’ between each of these phases for ideas to mature before they take off.