Information radiator

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An information radiator shares information passively in a space.
Information radiators have a neat effect: having a good one in an office can go a long way toward getting people on the same page without explicitly calling meetings or sending out updates to do so.
It's also useful to have a good space in front of it for talking, discussing and generally collaborating. Maybe try getting a rug large enough for a few people to comfortably stand in front of the radiator to encourage impromptu discussions.
Information Radiator is a common term in agile development, originally, I believe, from Alistair Cockburn of Thoughtworks . To quote from his article:
“A good information radiator:
- Is large and easily visible to the casual, interested observer
- Is understood at a glance
- Changes periodically, so that it is worth visiting
- Is easily kept up to date”
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