{"id":305593,"date":"2023-05-13T09:42:55","date_gmt":"2023-05-13T09:42:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/smartdesks.com\/knowledge-center\/?p=305593"},"modified":"2023-05-22T12:32:18","modified_gmt":"2023-05-22T12:32:18","slug":"what-is-the-benefit-of-collaborative-workspaces-smartdesks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/smartdesks.com\/knowledge-center\/what-is-the-benefit-of-collaborative-workspaces-smartdesks\/","title":{"rendered":"What is the Benefit of Collaborative Workspaces?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Collaborative workspaces are a groundbreaking solution for the demands of modern work. They provide a place to exchange ideas and work toward a shared goal. By uniting individuals with diverse talents, collaborative workspaces inspire productivity and originality.<\/p>

Working together at school, work, and in our communities can help us achieve more than we ever could on our own\u2014the real value of collaborative spaces.\u00a0<\/p>

But what does a collaborative workspace look like? And how do you create a collaboration space of your own?<\/p>

If you\u2019re interested in transitioning to this setup, keep reading. We will cover the advantages of these workspaces and how to choose the right collaborative furniture.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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What Makes a Workspace Collaborative?<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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A collaborative workspace encourages interaction, communication, and cooperation among its users. Below are a few specific factors that define this kind of team-oriented environment.<\/p>

\u25cf Open Layout –<\/b> Collaborative workspaces often have an open layout for easy communication and visibility. These spaces include shared desks or tables<\/a>, lounge areas, and communal spaces. Check out how Chatham Middle School uses an open layout in its Innovation and STEM Lab<\/a>. The space used to be tight, with little room to move around. After upgrading to Collab Active Learning Conference Tables<\/a>, the room opened up! The STEM students now use this extra space to test robots and other projects on the floor. If they need to work on a computer, they have easy access to plenty at nearby desks.<\/p>

\u25cf Comfortable Seating –<\/b> Nobody wants to sit on a hard, unforgiving chair. Comfortable couches, bean bags, and ergonomic seating attract people to a collaborative space. Stackable chairs<\/a> and chairs on wheels<\/a> are also excellent choices for a group space. Because these chairs are mobile, people are able to move them to their preferred location.\u00a0<\/p>

\u25cf Flexibility –<\/b> A collaborative space should be flexible and adaptable to the changing needs of the folks who use it. The best way to do this is with high-quality collaborative furniture. A noteworthy illustration of collaborative spaces in schools is the Texas A&M University<\/a> library. They used Exchange Active Learning<\/a> desks to transform their library into an adaptive and popular study space.\u00a0<\/p>

\u25cf Technology –<\/b> The technology you put in place will affect the success of your collaborative workspace. But how do you power technology without anchoring people to a wall outlet? One solution is to use desks with built-in power outlets. For even greater flexibility, consider a raised access floor system. SMARTflor<\/a> has interchangeable carpet tiles that let you move power without special tools or labor. Flip-screen and recessed computer monitors are also excellent tech choices, like those on flipIT desks<\/a>. These desks feature a keyboard tray that, when pulled out, causes the monitor to rotate into a semi-recessed position. Users push the keyboard in to hide the monitor within the desk whenever they need a flat space,\u00a0<\/p>

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What Is the Benefit of Working With a Collaborative Environment?<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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Collaboration is an essential part of success in both professional and educational environments. Working together encourages better brainstorming, productivity, and more. Let\u2019s examine a few of those benefits below:<\/p>

\u25cf Improved Problem-Solving –<\/b> When people with different perspectives work together, they are more likely to find the best solution to a problem. One\u00a0study<\/a>\u00a0investigated this by observing children developing digital game designs in groups. They found that when the children worked as a team, they came up with more creative ideas.<\/p>

\u25cf Clearer Communication – <\/b>Learning to communicate better is a skill people can improve with practice. One way to sharpen this skill is by working with others as a team. Countless\u00a0studies<\/a>\u00a0have demonstrated that students have improved teamwork and communication when they work together in groups.<\/p>

\u25cf Higher Productivity –<\/b>\u00a0Studies<\/a>\u00a0show that collaboration positively affects motivation and effort. Collaboration cues activate a sense of social connection and fuel engagement. Working together also allows individuals to share the workload and divide tasks, enhancing productivity.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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How Do You Create a Collaborative Workspace? Start With SMARTdesks!<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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If you want to create a collaborative workspace that inspires productivity and creativity, you need SMARTdesks. SMARTdesks’ innovative and adaptable furniture makes it easy to create a flexible and dynamic space. Even if you\u2019re not sure what you want, our team of designers will walk you through the process.\u00a0<\/p>

With over 25 years of experience, we’re experts in bringing together staff, budgeting, IT professionals, and more. No matter what your needs are, we have you covered with solutions like:<\/p>

\u00a0 \u00a0 – SMARTflor Raised Floor System<\/a><\/p>

\u00a0 \u00a0 – Collaborative desks and tables<\/a><\/p>

\u00a0 \u00a0 – Seamless equipment integration<\/a><\/p>

\u00a0 \u00a0 – Topside power and data connections<\/a><\/p>

\u00a0 \u00a0 – Wire management<\/a><\/p>

Why settle for a traditional setup? Start designing<\/a> the collaborative space of your dreams!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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