The huddle room: the choice of room
A company often has different room types that are set up according to requirements. There is usually a conference room, a separate meeting room depending on the size of the company and – if training courses are held – sometimes additional seminar rooms. The latest trend now also includes huddle rooms.
A huddle room is usually small, as it is only intended to be used for short, informal meetings between employees. For this reason, it is not designed for large groups, but usually only offers space for up to six people. A table and chairs must be available, and a huddle room can also be optionally equipped with notepads, a whiteboard and similar items.
Even if the room can be small, you should make sure that it receives as much natural light as possible and that there is good air circulation. Although a huddle room is not designed to be used for an entire working day, it still needs to have a good working atmosphere. The most important thing, however, is the hardware and software available.
The media technology in a huddle room
The more companies move towards the model of the „office of the future“, the more movement there will be in companies. Fixed workplaces are often abolished, as a large proportion of employees regularly work from home anyway. For this reason, the "bring your own device" (BYOD) trend is becoming increasingly popular. As an employer, you should therefore equip your employees with the technical devices that meet their individual work requirements.
Independent of the individual employees' portable computers, a huddle room should ideally also have a basic set of
conference room technology. This includes
video conferencing and
presentation-ready systems. This includes a
display or a
projector, high-quality
audio and
video systems as well as the preferred video conferencing software.
However, the best media technology is useless if it cannot be operated. For this reason, it is essential that a connection between the laptop and permanently installed devices can be established as efficiently as possible. This is one of the reasons why Zoom Rooms is so popular, as it attaches great importance to fast and uncomplicated operation in every room and from every device.
Do you have to be physically present to huddle in the huddle room?
A huddle room is basically a place where several colleagues can meet spontaneously in a closed room to discuss something without being disturbed. When working in open-plan offices in particular, it is essential that employees are given the opportunity to meet separately.
But - as the model of the office of the future shows - physical presence is no longer a must in everyday working life. More and more frequently, employees are joining a meeting from different locations around the world. Thanks to features such as screen sharing or the division of participants into individual online rooms, many video conferencing software solutions are making the need for a physical meeting obsolete.
The prerequisite for digital huddle rooms to work perfectly is a fast internet connection and excellent camera and audio systems. After all, facial expressions and gestures are still important pillars of human communication and are therefore also highly relevant for the world of work. In the future, employees will be able to join huddle rooms within the company and add other people to the meeting online with just a few clicks.
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As a professional in the fields of conference room and media technology, ComPeri is your contact for the design of one or more huddle rooms. We attach great importance to the interaction of room equipment and media technology and support you from the very beginning in the creation and development of your individual room concept.
In addition to the initial consultation and planning, our services include the professional installation and assembly of all media technology installations in your huddle room. Even after the order has been completed, we are at your disposal with regular maintenance work if required. Contact us today and we will design your individual huddle room together.
