Explain the situation
How can a focus zone improve our work environment?
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Work Environment
Explain how two working needs can be accommodated.
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What this topic will help you do
Compare open-plan and quiet spaces with a specific task; explain a preference and an exception.
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Existing short practices
Agree an action
What rule should we set for the focus zone? Explain your plan.
Start practice →Respond to a change
What can we try without adding space? Explain your plan.
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Read the situation and goal before practising. Notice what each reply responds to. Take the lessons separately and revisit the task with a changed condition.
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