Open, coworking spaces are now commonplace in the workplace, offering collaboration and camaraderie, but they bring a great deal of distraction. Three types of strategies can help increase concentration in these open offices. Managerial strategies can help create special quiet areas, designate specific quiet times, and allow the use of busy signs. Personal strategies like shielding, separation, and anonymity are also effective. Group strategies alternating personal quiet time with work in groups can work as well.
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