Creativity

I was reading some articles on Fast Company's web site and ran across these two - they are more like slide shows, but they do provide some narrative as to what and why of their spaces:
  1. One on Facebook
  2. The other on creative spaces
It got me to thinking, what could we do to provide an environment to promote creativity, openness, and community at Greater Gresham Baptist Church and while maintaining functionality and safety? We have a great campus, but I keep wondering about how we could use it better. . .more creatively. I don't have the answers yet, but that led me to thinking about other working/learning environments.

So. . .what would help you be more creative, open, and community-like (ok, maybe it's not a word) in your work or learning environment? Some suggestions might be remove walls or replace them with glass, open spaces for that are more relaxed for hanging out away from the "office" environment, providing snacks, quiet places to get away and think, wireless internet so you can work away from your desk, and/or fun spaces to play, blow off steam, and build teams.

I guess that's the question of the day:
What would help you be more creative, open, and develop community in your work or learning environment?


Need to go install that espresso machine. . .
Mike

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Camp is Good!

I'm home from a week at a student camp - Camp Chaparral . I was there teaching students how God created them for a place of ministry and encouraging them to involved - somehow. . .somewhere. I was also the guest of Pam & Steve Sparks. They are wonderful friends from my Lufkin days. Steve is the Assistant Director of the camp. Better give a shout out to the staff - Hey Mike, David, Heather, Doug, Tim, Nate, Govani (spelling?) - thanks for a great week. These guys work really, really hard to make your camp stay the greatest. And it was. But I'm exhausted! I'm beginning to wonder if I'm getting too old for this kind of thing? The worship was great - thanks to the brown band ! Hey Michell, Gabi, Rooster, Noah, and #14. They'll get it. Jon Randles really challenged us with his messages - 7 Marks of a Disciple . Need a speaker that speaks truth with wisdom? Get Randles. College or students. He's good. But the late nights and early mornings - WHEW!!
Read more

Question for You

I was listening to one of the local radio stations - kwyq, The Way FM, this morning on the way to the office. They were asking the question, "If you could live in a totally Christian community would you?" Responses varied. I would be interested in knowing what you think. So. . .I pose the question to you. . . If you could live in a totally Christian community would you? Why or why not? I can't wait to read your responses. Mike
Read more

Favorite Cereals

As I was scarfing down a bowl of Total I was thinking about my favorite cereals. Cereal has always been a part of our family - it didn't matter whether it was grabbing a bowl before school and sitting with my Grandpa as he at a bowl of Raisin Bran after church on Sunday nights. Growing up I had my faves. I would still eat them, but me and a lot of sugar in the morning is no bueno. As many of you can attest, it's not like I need more sugar! So I also have favorites now. Here's my list of favorite cereals: Then Cap'n Crunch - the original and all-time favorite, and breakfast with the Cap'n - how do you beat that? Frosted Flakes - don't get soggy in milk Peanut Butter Crunch - Cap'n Crunch and peanut butter, what's not to like? Wheat Chex - add a banana, mmmm. . .mmmmm. . .good! Now Total - good for you and doesn't get soggy too quickly Kellogg's Low Fat Granola without Raisins - good all around cereal Wheat Chex - still like me a bowl o
Read more