We need to recognize that collaboration does not come naturally to everyone and enabling professionals to work with others more effectively is not an easy task.
Offices as Fluid Workspaces
In order to better accommodate different working styles, the office of the future should work to be more fluid in its design. For instance, individual office spaces may be good for specific quiet work, but aren’t necessarily ideal for permanent occupation. Instead, companies should look to create varied areas across an office to accommodate quiet working environments, mid-level individual or small group conversations and large team collaboration. These areas may also vary throughout the week depending on the time of year or other activities taking place. Everyone works differently, so increasing productivity means enabling all members of your workforce, rather than catering to a few.