{"id":56984,"date":"2021-08-04T13:20:20","date_gmt":"2021-08-04T17:20:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wework.com\/ideas\/?p=56984"},"modified":"2021-08-04T13:20:20","modified_gmt":"2021-08-04T17:20:20","slug":"collaboration-spaces","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wework.com\/ideas\/workspace-solutions\/flexible-products\/collaboration-spaces","title":{"rendered":"Eight collaboration spaces that go beyond the conference room"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

If your team were tasked with planning a major project, in which setting do you think they\u2019d excel: a windowless conference room with generic furniture? Or a bright, airy space with natural light, a city view, and vibrant green plants<\/a>?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s hard to overstate the importance of designing a collaborative workspace. Since an integral part of business is collaborating with colleagues, having spaces that make it easier for teams to meet both formally and informally is essential. Businesses could gain $900 billion to $1.3 trillion in annual value<\/a> from helping employees improve their teamwork, according to a McKinsey study. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

And the benefits are not just financial: Collaboration leads to happier, more satisfied employees. In a virtuous cycle, employees who are more comfortable in their environments are better poised to do their best work, raising overall productivity. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s a good thing, then, that creating the optimal environments for collaboration is possible\u2014for companies of all sizes in every industry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

At WeWork, we employ design principles to help people connect and collaborate better. For example, architectural elements such as internal staircases<\/a> and hallways facilitate spontaneous interaction and have been proven to promote collaboration<\/a>. Neutral lighting is also particularly effective<\/a> for groups working together. Here are some other ideas that WeWork uses to get the most out of collaborative spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n