Huddle And Hush Rooms

Huddle rooms are defined as small conference areas that are equipped with audio, video and display system technology. These rooms are often used by groups who want to get together for impromptu, or previously scheduled, meetings to collaborate on projects. There are a few key reasons why huddle rooms are the future of collaboration.

Flexibility

First and foremost, people use huddle rooms because of flexibility. Most companies or educational institutions have multiple huddle rooms, so there is no need to schedule a room days or weeks in advance. If an unexpected event comes up that needs to be talked about by an entire team, they can meet in the huddle room immediately. And because most huddle rooms are equipped with communications technology, groups can even audio and/or videoconference in remote colleagues, partners, etc.

What’s In A Huddle Room?

So what will your company need to get started when creating a huddle room? Common elements include:

• Some type of display, usually an LCD or LED monitor or television. The display is often mounted against a wall to maximize space.
• A table or central workspace with chairs for people to sit around.
• A camera and microphone or some combination of the two that allows for communication with people outside of the room.

The exact elements inside of a huddle room vary depending on the needs of the organization creating it. The ease of use, relatively low cost, and ability to drive more focused work, are all reasons why technology huddle rooms are the future of collaboration.