Ever wonder how much of an impact your work surroundings have on your brain’s performance? According to this article, it could be significant: Brain death by dull cubicle
Intuitively, it’s not such a hard pill to swallow; a non-stimulating environment begetting a non-stimulated brain. It kind of makes sense.
I’ve worked in both cubed and cubeless environments and, in all fairness, I think it’s important to look at the total picture — not all cubes are bad. Of course, often times you’ve got to work with what you’re given, and any adjustments have to fall within the confines of the corporate culture. However, even tweaking “little things”, such as lighting, goes a very long way. Also, low cube walls are an extra bonus, in my opinion, as it invites openness and communication. And a direct line-of-sight to an outside window, even just the slightest peak, does unimaginable wonders.
When I was at AdBrite.com all I had was 1/3 of a desk. I thought that I hated a Cube, but now I know that you can have less space!!!!
No photos, it would cruel…
(NOTE: past AdBrite, current RightScale.com)
My current Office is at Home. I have a lake view and lots of space. And oh yes a cat by my side.
Edward M. Goldberg
May 2nd, 2008