Creative Solutions for Collaboration - Remote & Hybrid Work

If you're like the majority of business leaders right now, you’re in the midst of considering keeping your team remote, adopting a hybrid style, or going back to the traditional office full-time. Thankfully, if you adopt a fully remote or hybrid work structure, there are workplace solutions out there to make collaboration easier for teams.


Creative Solutions for Collaboration

Everyone is going to have different needs when it comes to collaboration, here are a few options to consider when bringing your teams together.

Radious - On-demand workspaces, distributed all across town

Radious is the “Airbnb of workspaces” where every listing offers something different. Spaces range from intimate to large and unique, perfect for companies that need an agile solution that can be customized to their needs in the moment.

Top 3 Pros:

  • Distributed in residential areas - No/low commute

  • Private for your team - Invite team members that need to collaborate in person

  • Comforts of home - Spaces with kitchens, temperature control, and operable windows. Beautiful outdoor spaces too.

Cons:

  • Currently only available in Portland, Oregon (nominate your city below!)

  • Must book the space beforehand

Download our one-sheet to learn more about what Radious can offer your business.

 

Virtual Reality - Meet in the metaverse

Virtual reality (VR) is becoming a viable option for many businesses. With this collaboration option, teams can slip on their VR headsets and meet up together virtually. There are many levels of meeting via VR: businesses can keep the tech low effort or go all-in and send out full VR kits to employees.

Top 3 Pros:

  • More functionality than Zoom meetings

  • A creative and immersive way to get teams together

  • Disability-friendly - Most VR tech has functionalities that make meetings more accessible

Cons:

  • Expensive

  • Requires equipment

  • Tech learning curve

Coworking Spaces - Gather at central hubs

Much like the traditional office, coworking spaces are most commonly found in downtown city areas and offer a social outlet. Coworking spaces have been traditionally used by freelancers, nomadic workers, and small businesses.

Top 3 Pros:

  • Spaces available globally

  • Long-term contracts available

  • Include amenities such as ping pong tables and cafes

Cons:

  • Limited for your team, private meeting spaces are hard to get

  • Longer commute times

  • Usually loud and full of distractions

Parks, coffee shops, other public areas

Often referred to as an “off-site meeting” a lot of business professionals pre-pandemic would venture out to parks, coffee shops, and other public spaces for meetings or a change of scenery.

Top 3 Pros:

  • Free to use (if you minus the latte refills)

  • Distributed across neighborhoods

  • Readily available snacks and/or fresh air

Cons:

  • No privacy for your team

  • Getting a strong WiFi connection is a luck of the draw

  • Minimal, if any, tools to help you collaborate (such as whiteboards, etc.)

When it comes to collaboration, every team is going to have different needs. Make sure you’re communicating with your teammates so you can decide on a solution that flexes and works for as many people as possible. And remember that finding a flexible solution will set your business up for success as needs and situations change.

Written by Cassidy Johnston, connect with me on LinkedIn

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