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Tensions &
Tradeoffs

Neuroscience-informed design often involves balancing competing needs. Use this worksheet to analyze the "Open Collaboration vs. Quiet Focus" tension for your specific stakeholders.

01. The Biological Conflict

High collaboration increases social arousal and dopamine, good for brainstorming and divergent thinking.
Deep focus requires lower arousal and norepinephrine stability, good for execution and convergent thinking.

02. The Spectrum

Max Collaboration Max Focus
Balanced Approach (50/50)

03. Spatial Solutions