{"id":5729,"date":"2019-07-23T09:36:39","date_gmt":"2019-07-23T15:36:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loopphonebooths.com\/?p=5729"},"modified":"2019-07-23T09:37:36","modified_gmt":"2019-07-23T15:37:36","slug":"collaborative-work-and-the-environments-that-foster-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/loopphonebooths.com\/collaborative-work-and-the-environments-that-foster-it\/","title":{"rendered":"Collaborative Work And The Environments That Foster It"},"content":{"rendered":"
We\u2019ve all heard the saying, \u201ca chain is no stronger than its weakest link.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n It\u2019s true that skilled individuals are essential to a business\u2019 success, but talented employees will not enhance the productivity of an organization alone.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n It\u2019s essential that your entire team\u2019s workspace is conducive to the creation of phenomenal work. And what if that workspace focused on the strengths of the team as a whole, instead of individual weaknesses?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Welcome to the collaborative work environment.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Collaborative work is when individuals or teams with different skill sets come together to achieve a combined goal. This kind of collaboration can be <\/span>synchronous<\/b>, meaning all team members work in tandem during the same time frame. It can also be <\/span>asynchronous,<\/b> where members of the team work on their own schedules but with shared deadlines.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Progressive organizations are realizing the immense potential of collaboration and steering their teams towards it.<\/span> In fact, Forbes reports <\/span>a <\/span>\u00a0joint study<\/span><\/a> (from the <\/span>Institute for Corporate Productivity and Babson College)<\/span> has established that companies who encourage collaborative working perform <\/span>five times<\/b> better than their contemporaries.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Collaboration prompts employees to think about their capabilities in depth and get a better understanding of their own strengths and weaknesses\u2014 and these collaborative environments foster growth. Teamwork creates a vast pool of talent, allows a greater number of challenges to be solved effectively.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Every team member has the opportunity to gain knowledge from others and enhance their own abilities.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n In order to foster a productive <\/span>collaborative work environment<\/b>, it is essential to focus on physical aspects of the work space such as the layout, tech tools, and team building. It is equally important to cultivate a collaborative mindset among employees through frequent feedback and open communication. You can do this in the following ways:<\/span><\/p>\n Workplace design is important in fostering collaborative work. Open communication and delegated privacy zones can be created with the proper infrastructure.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n In every work space, including the open office, there will always be some tasks that call for peace and quiet. This is where flexible, task dependent solutions such as the <\/span>Loop Cube<\/span><\/a> can come in handy. These modern office meeting booths can provide a quiet and private space for productive meetings right in the midst of a noisy, open office. These acoustic office pods (that can hold up to 4 people) are available in a range of customizable options you can explore <\/span>here.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Promote the use of technology to foster the sharing of ideas and concepts. Interactive displays are a good way of encouraging people to share thoughts and provide suggestions. Digital project boards such as <\/span>Trello<\/span><\/a> are highly suitable for team collaborations. It offers an easy way to track projects and trace accountability for various tasks. Video conferencing is also extremely useful in nurturing a <\/span>collaborative work environment<\/b>, especially for remote employees.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\nWhat is Collaborative Work?<\/b><\/h3>\n
Benefits of Collaborative Work<\/b><\/h3>\n
Elements of Collaborative Work Environments<\/b><\/h3>\n
\nOffice Layout<\/i><\/b><\/h4>\nTech Tools<\/i><\/b><\/h4>\n
Team Building Initiatives\u00a0<\/i><\/b><\/h4>\n