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If you were employed in 1838, you would most likely be sitting behind a tiny desk in a room with 210 other people aligned in front and to the sides of you, 10 of which were there only to make sure you did your job and, if you didn’t, escort you to the nearest exit immediately.
It was during the Industrial Revolution that offices where rows and columns of people would dot factory floors, managers marching up and down each aisle like military generals, and the decor consisted of metal desks, metal typewriters, steel chairs, and little more.
The lack of color, the lack of anything personal, and the lack of socialization in the workplace, was simply to fuel production.
And it worked.
Things got done. Products were made and sold. Companies thrived.
But true innovation was reserved for those outside of the corporate setting. Why? Because creativity was sedated by such a controlled, dull work environment.
Not surprisingly, companies today are still struggling with how to create workplaces that power both productivity and creativity; though we have made great strides over the past few years in this area.
So, what type of workplace fuels both creativity and productivity? One where socialization and creativity aren’t restricted.
To increase your creativity, make sure that your work area allows you to have face to face conversations with coworkers, has space for personal relaxation, and is surrounded with items that inspire you personally.
Offices may have been around since the Industrial Revolution, but that doesn’t mean yours has to feel or look like it’s still in the revolution.
Original photo by Johannes Henseler.