Office Space
Office layout schemes can have huge impacts on development efforts and effectiveness. In an open space layout or a cubicle layout, collaboration and conversation are encouraged, which can both please and annoy busy workers. Team conversations, however, lead to better designs and closer working relationships. Daily informal design discussions can provide a major advantage by encouraging collaboration. Other methods, such as having all team members working remotely and collaborating via email and telephone, are not as effective.
Warning
Most engineering teams dislike a completely open space layout because of noise and the visual interruptions of people moving about.
As you plan office spaces, make an effort to stay close to your team; ...
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