How You Work
Shapes Where You Work
The ways people work are clearly changing. Today, as government
agencies grapple with increasingly complex issues, many view
collaboration as a swif, reliable process for generating creative solutions.
Herman Miller spent the past two decades studying collaboration
to best understand how working together afects people and
their environments. As our researchers collected data on the behaviors
that drive productive collaboration, we also recognized the continued
importance of solo work—even in the most collaborative environment.
We synthesized this research into 10 activities—seven collaborative
activities people do in groups of two or more, and three focused,
individual activities. No matter the size or location of your organization,
some combination of these 10 activities constitutes everyday work
for your people. Considering these needs in the design of your space
will help your people and organization become more productive
and efective.
