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Theory: open space fosters communication, because you can easily engage in discussion with others. Reality: everybody is sitting with their headphones on. The
by jpalomaki 9y ago
Theory: open space fosters communication, because you can easily engage in discussion with others.
Reality: everybody is sitting with their headphones on. The only way to get their attention is via Slack or by throwing objects at them.
- atemerev 9y agoIn the academia, where good communication and idea sharing are essential, there are no open offices. Said communication happens where it ought to be: in rec room or cafeteria.
- rexpop 9y agoI thought Academics jealousy hoarded ideas, carefully ensuring that they weren't stolen by competing researchers — especially in the same department.
- QuantumRoar 9y agoNo. Usually you talk to your colleagues and you help each other -- especially in the same department.
- Paul-ish 9y agoI'm a PhD student, and I am in an open office floor plan at the moment. Albeit smaller than I have seen at tech companies, offices in my program have 8-10 people in them.
- atemerev 9y agoWell shit :( We were 3, and it was possible to work from anywhere in the building.
- santaclaus 9y agoWhaaaat? We had eight PhD students crammed into a tiny open space. It was pretty stinky.
- rhino369 9y agoYea my university had people working in hallways.
- dasmoth 9y agoIn the academia, where good communication and idea sharing are essential, there are no open offices. Becoming less true by the day, I'm afraid.