Walking and talking is being touted as great way of increasing productivity at work. Barak Obama and Steve Jobs were both fans.
Walk and talks have obvious benefits. Desk-bound office workers can all use a bit more exercise. Yet the walking meeting’s upsides go far beyond the physical. Walking helps break down formalities, relaxes inhibitions and fosters camaraderie between colleagues - and less eye contact can fuel more personal conversation. Meeting on the go also minimizes distractions - no phones, no email, no texts, no colleagues interrupting you.
We all intuitively understand that it's nice to get some fresh air outside, but new research shines a light on why walking could be especially good in a work environment.
Intriguingly, walking leads to more creative thinking, according to a study from researchers at Stanford University. When we walk we let our guard down, said Marily Oppezzo, who researched walking and creativity, along with her professor Daniel Schwartzat Stanford.
“Walking releases your filter,” said Oppezzo. Ideas you hold back in a conference room come spilling out when you’re moving. It’s a simple strategy for better conversations.
Steve Jobs was well-known at Apple for his “walking meetings” and these weren't just casual strolls around the Apple campus but intense brainstorming sessions. Look what he and his teams created!
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