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“I’ve got it, yes it’s so clear now. It was just when you said…….”<\/h2>\r\n
\"Watercooler<\/a>
Water-cooler<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n

What we might call a water-cooler moment – a discussion with a colleague, sometimes about something completely unrelated, gives that neural spark.\u00a0 An idea for a new project, a way to solve the current conundrum,\u00a0 these interactions are often the start of a new path forward.
Aside from the fact, here up North in England, we call a ‘Water cooler’ the ‘Tap’, because that’s where water comes from. No fancy machine with a bottle atop!\u00a0\u00a0 With many people isolated in spare rooms and on dining tables some of these interactions will inevitably be lost. Arranging a video call is much more formalised and sterile compared to the often relaxed off the cuff old brew table.<\/p>\r\n

How is your business ensuring ideas keep flowing? Are you back at work attempting to hold conversations 2m apart, or speaking muffled through a mask, or still working remotely? Zoom<\/a>, Skype \/ Teams, GoToMeeting etc. may have seen a surge in use, but can they truly replace the water cooler interaction?<\/p>\r\n

We think it is important to maintain social interaction as well as formal meetings. Some ideas you could try:<\/p>\r\n