Art of Innovation 7. Build Your Greenhouse

Chapter Takeaways:

• The right work space creates happy employees and encourages innovation.
  
• Allow evolution of personalization and continuous play.
• Open the space up for collaboration, but allow for private thinking.
  

Building Neighborhoods
Create small offices to allow teams to put their own stamp into the space. But keep them in the same neighborhood.

Think Project, Think Personal
Keep spaces evolving, elastic and personal.

Inspiration from Adversity
Encourage innovation to solve space problems.

Prototype Your Space
Integrating prototypes into the work environment.

Create a Team Icon
... that reflects your work or project.

Watch Your Body Language
Consider the message that your office space is sending to current and potential employees.

Simple Team Space
Find a balance between crowding and sparsity. Keep it cozy and bustling while allowing space for privacy and thought.

Hierarchy is the Enemy of Cool Space
'Nuff said.

Give Your Workers a View
User the window spaces for collaboration, rather than offices. Create beauty and openness all around.

Tell Stories
Show off your latest accomplishments to visitors and employees through visible iconic narrative, and tours.

Make Your Junk Sing
Turning office junk into accessible idea inspiration.