Creativity is coming up with an idea valued by others, and innovation is turning it into reality. While the degree of innovation varies, all organizations innovate. To enable innovation, employees need to move between spaces designed to support focus work and restorative activities. That's why it's more imporant than ever for employers to evaluate how they can optimizie their workplace for innovation.
It seems two very different behaviors optimize creative thinking for innovation processes: high-focus work and restorative activities. We need to experience these on our own as well as with others. If we never rest, can’t focus, or don't work with each other, we miss out on finding new ideas and fail to execute them. Organizations that value and design workplaces supporting all of these activities can improve their innovation efforts simply by having more ideas to consider. Explore the growing evidence that supports this and how, coupled with Haworth’s workplace expertise, space design can cultivate the creativity necessary to spark innovation.
When given the choice, people are drawn to the places that make them feel the best and most productive. What we've known as the "office" has evolved into a place of social context. After all, interaction with colleagues makes us happiest at work. Social spaces are flexible, communal, and inspiring so people can pause, gather, connect, and refresh.
For creativity and innovation to flourish, organizations should protect their employees’ ability to focus and encourage restorative behaviors in the workplace.
See how Haworth customers have used space to drive innovation.
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