Work Environment
In our context of AQ, this does not represent the physical workspace but the systems and methodologies in place around you. Is your organization facilitative of disruption, experimentation, and adaption, or does it hamper these?
Tips to improve
Make the workplace a physically comfortable space (comfy chairs, natural light, etc.)
Be willing to experiment
Accept failure and make learning from it the norm
Be transparent – encourage candour
Recognize and reward success
Use tools, systems, and rewards to create time and space to innovate
Resources/Evidence
4 Ways to Improve Your Office’s Work Environment
The article explains why a positive work environment is important and what a positive work environment includes. Positive work environments come from actively hiring good employees and letting go of employees who create negativity. Create a healthy atmosphere through natural light. Natural light is proven to improve mood and motivation. Make the office a physically comfortable space to be in. Improve communication with everyone in the office.
Source: Max Freedman. Business News Daily. 2020
16 Techniques to Encourage Innovation in the Workplace
This post explores the benefits of having an innovative culture, how companies can encourage innovation and creativity, and techniques to encourage innovation in the workplace.
Source: Jonathan Livescault, Braineet
Fostering a Supportive Environment At Work
This article explores the benefits of a supportive work environment and how to create a supportive workplace.
Source: Shelley E. Taylor, The Psychologist-Manager Journal, 11: 265–283, 2008
17 Ways to Foster an Innovation Culture in your Business
A list of 17 ways to foster innovation culture in your organization: make your intentions clear; lead from the front; reward failure; reward success; take ownership of problems; built a flat hierarchy; find innovation evangelists; think about the process; track with KPIs; make the office space feel more creative; make time; be diverse; follow through; hire the best; inspire your team; help them explore; look outside.
Source: Andrew Tolson, Idea Drop, 2019
Developed by Dr. Rebecca Sutherns | Last updated November 23, 2022 | How to - A Quick Reference Guide when Coaching on AQ Subdimensions. – AQai Support
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