How to build an Obeya space?

Designing your space based on the Leading with Obeya method forms the foundation for good implementation.

Determine the size of your canvas

The layout of your Obeya is displayed on a board that is made up of rows and columns. Each column consists of nine rows with the size of an A5 page.

For each component, such as the Strategic Direction, you determine the number of columns you need. All columns together form the canvas of your Obeya.

If you run out of space, you can easily expand the number of columns. This flexible approach ensures that your Obeya space always grows with the needs of your team.

Mobile or fixed

When choosing a suitable space for your Obeya, you need to decide whether you want a fixed or mobile setup. A fixed space, such as a meeting room, offers the advantages of continuity and availability.

Here you can mount boards on the wall or use movable boards such as the Mobile Pro.

However, if you are dealing with a shared space that is used by different teams, a mobile setup may be more convenient. After use, you can slide it together and store it, so that the space remains flexible for others to use.

Just start, learn, and grow

The most important thing when setting up an Obeya space is to just start. Don’t wait for the perfect moment or the perfect setup, because in practice things always go differently than planned.

By starting, teams learn what works for them and what doesn’t, allowing the methodology to grow organically within the organization.

Therefore, make sure your Obeya space is flexible enough to grow with those developments. A system like the Mobile Pro provides the necessary flexibility and scalability to continuously adapt your Obeya space to the needs of your team.

Professional help from an Obeya boards specialist

If you have any questions about Obeyaboards products or need help with your purchase, our Obeyaboards specialists are here to help. Whether it’s about putting together your new Obeya setup, questions about the quality of the products or questions about your current order. We’re here for you.

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