Elective Elements is a freestanding office workstation designed to address the changing workspace requirements in today’s private and open-plan office environments.

Novel ideas often hinge on the right relationships. Research shows that if we lean on the wrong connections – or work alone when collaboration is needed – we can derail creativity before it ever takes off. On this episode of the Work Better podcast, Jill Perry‑Smith reveals why our weakest ties, those acquaintances we barely know, may be the strongest source of fresh perspectives and breakthrough innovation. (<a href="https://www.steelcase.com/research/articles/topics/design/boosting-creativity-by-talking-to-strangers-with-jill-perry-smith-s7e5-transcript/">Read transcript</a>) (<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/work-better/id1179584196">Find in Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/6eVSfCrgudrfUlQeK2iKV6">Spotify</a> or wherever you listen).