As we continue to define the form and function of our office environment here at THM - making our space more conducive to creativity, productivity and connectivity - we recently engaged the whole team to help with our new acoustic panel install. The goal was to provide a great team building opportunity and to let those who work in our space have some buy-in on our space.

So, in early September, we spent a Friday lunchtime breaking up into teams and hanging the acoustics in our phone rooms and meeting rooms. Instructions, schematics and tools were provided, and teams were set in motion to complete their tasks. Some teams followed the instructions to the letter, employing the use of a level and measuring tape, while others gripped it and ripped it. Some teams even took liberties on the proposed panel arrangements, putting their own spin on the design. Staff that didn’t regularly interact were given a chance to work together and get to know each other better. Challenges were faced, obstacles were overcome, and great results were achieved.

In the end, we all enjoyed an opportunity to spend time together, have some input on the look of the office and learn a bit about each other and the effort and time it takes to complete office enhancement projects. Everyone found it an engaging experience that ultimately added just a bit more comfort to our office home.

The post project lunch, catered by Noble Smoke, was pretty nice too!