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Collaborative Office Spaces

Collaboration is more than just sharing ideas or working towards a common goal; it’s an ethos which can be built into the culture of every workplace. Working separately still has its place, but collaboration has improved performance vastly. Purpose-built collaborative spaces have become commonplace in the modern working world to bring hybrid teams together, aid creative thinking, innovation, and idea-sharing.

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According to a study by Steelcase, the top-performing businesses spend 23% more time collaborating than their industry counterparts. But how do you create the right environment for more collaborative work? A huge part of collaborative office space planning is about optimising co-creativity, agile group work and communication between different teams in the workplace. From commercial offices to training and learning spaces within the education sector, staff and students need the right settings and resources to develop better working practices.  

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What are collaborative spaces?

Shifting away from individual desks, collaborative workspaces allow groups and teams to work together when needed. Modular furniture replaces the traditional office model, creating adaptable, flexible spaces and multi-use zones. These functional spaces can be elevated with smart screens and workplace technology, aiding workflows, and encouraging discussion. If noise is a concern, acoustic furniture can reduce distractions by absorbing and dampening sound, allowing your teams to work free from distractions and without interruption. 

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Benefits of collaborative workspace

Office refurbishment is a significant undertaking, but the benefits of collaborative office design cannot be overstated. And it’s not just the obvious advantages like improved communications and productivity. Making better use of your office space nurtures agile and hybrid teams, supports staff well-being and morale and can, in turn, improve ideas, innovation and creativity.  

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is a collaborative office?

    While many organisations have dedicated ‘collaborative spaces’, a truly collaborative environment is a place that provides people with the freedom and flexibility to move between shared spaces throughout the day to share, communicate and brainstorm according to the task at hand.

  • How many collaborative spaces do we need?

    This really depends on the nature and size of your business. We know that high performing teams have greater access to flexible common shared spaces, integrated with technology, so if space permits we would recommend a variety of spaces to create a truly collaborative environment.

  • How do we manage the use of our collaborative spaces?

    In order for people to do their best work, we believe that choice and control over where and how tasks are completed is crucial. Room and space booking systems are a great tool for ensuring people can access the right type of space when required and avoid wasted time searching for a space to collaborate.

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