The quest for diversity in the workplace should include the physical layout. To gather a diverse set of solutions to a business problem, collaboration is essent

The quest for diversity in the workplace should include the physical layout. To gather a diverse set of solutions to a business problem, collaboration is essential, but so is a limit to collaboration. Assign three people to generate a proposed solution. You'll get a more diverse solution set to cherry pick from the _less_ they collaborate. After that is the right time to collaborate. A physical layout that supports this includes both isolated workspaces and conference rooms. Or, coming soon, save money on floor space by cramming folks together like sardines but wearing VR rigs to simulate isolation. Or use the same tech to simulate collaborative spaces among remote workers.