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Moving between places
 Table 2.6 Affordances in nomadic workplaces
    Affordance and definition Malleability
Definition:
ability to shape places temporarily for work
Physical and social aspects Physical
chairs and tables wi-fi connection power outlets
Social
functional dedication behavioral norms in a place
physical presence of other people working
Physical
distance to other people or lack of people
items to create barriers towards other workers (e.g., headphones, plants, lamps, table dividers) headphones
Social
rules to be quiet in certain areas/places
headphones as indicator ‘do not disturb’
Physical
proximity to others
Social
like-mindedness similarity of experiences context collapse familiarity over time community hosts
Supporting digital aspects Digital
cloud storage
google maps
virtual communication software (e.g., video calls, instant messaging)
online project management software
connectivity of devices portability of devices websites/apps where places to work are indexed (e.g., cafés, libraries) and can be filtered according to their characteristics
laptop and tablets, often with external keyboard and mouse
Digital
noise-cancelling feature disabling notifications on digital devices
music on headphones
                      Privacy
Definition:
ability to control incoming distractions
            Instant sociality
Definition:
ability to temporarily become socially embedded
Digital
location-sharing feature on social media
accessibility of online professional communities digital profiles on social media and specialized websites
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