Six Tips for Finding the Perfect Office Conference Table

Let’s begin with a quote “All great changes in America begins at the dinner table.” Anyone know who said that? Former President and founder of Reaganomics, Ronald Reagan. Before we get into a full blown discussion about the economy and trickling down, let’s apply that to business.

“All great changes in business begins at the office conference table.”

Reagan was right about needing a place to communicate clearly. His thoughts are from parent to child, we have flipped it from management to worker. This is absolutely true for this one simple fact; email effectiveness has its limits. A face to face meeting can be far more impactful than a series of emails. Sometimes a twenty minute meeting around the office conference table can make all the difference. As impersonable as an email can be, the meeting can be just the opposite.

Of course, there is always that threat of “too much of a good thing.” Back when I was in construction management, a lot of my Tuesday’s consisted of meetings. Three quarters of my day was spent at the office conference table. Begin the day with the staff safety discussion, followed by the discipline lead meeting, followed by a scheduling meeting before breaking for lunch. Once back, I immediately went into the safety council meeting, before wrapping up the business with a civil discipline meeting. On top of the other near daily meetings, we had at that position, we went overboard with them. Well, it was a three billion dollar project, communication was crucial to our success.

Finding the sweet spot for business sometimes has to go through trial and error but once you’ve found it, it’s like unlocking your business’s full potential! So find the right office conference table for you. But how do you do that? Great question. There are many factors that go into finding your right meeting needs. I think the number one aspect is to find the right office conference table. That’s kind of low hanging fruit, but what about the process of finding the right office conference table?

With that in mind, let’s look at factors that will help you decide what kind of office conference table you need for your business.

#1- Size

If you need an office conference table to seat forty but your available meeting space is an eight by ten foot room, then you probably need to find a new meeting space. However, most businesses have a dedicated space for meetings that can serve a respectable amount of people. A small business can handle a meeting space that’s not so big. Choosing an office conference table that seats eight to twelve people should be a perfect office furniture solution for your business. If a business needs say a twenty person office conference table, then the space must be large enough to accommodate an office conference table of that size. When it comes to size there is a balance of need versus available space.

#2- Shape

The primary shapes of office conference tables are round, square, rectangular, racetrack, and boat shaped. A small meeting space may be required to have a round or square office conference table that seats four people. These are also popular to be placed in executive offices for meetings for a small number of people within the office. Rectangular is the standard shape, and also the best shape for large conference rooms that require multiple office conference tables to seat everyone. This modular approach is typically the answer to seating many people in a space that isn’t large enough for one long table. The last two are considered modern designs. A racetrack shape is one that is rectangular but the corners are rounded giving the profile of a literal oval racetrack. The boat shaped office conference table is the opposite. It’s a rectangular conference table but the long ends flare out allowing everyone seating to see one another better. Its profile is of an old dingy, hence the boat shaped name. Shape may comedown to necessity, or it could be personal preference.

#3- Finish

Now that you got the size and the shape down on your new office conference table, the next thing to look for is the finish. My straightforward advice is to match the rest of your office furniture. To do that it is easiest to stay in the same brand and series of office furniture. But that isn’t always an option. Sometimes you just have to match best as possible. The good news is that with modern office furniture materials, the finishes are numerous. Modern commercial grade laminates will provide an office conference table that is strong and durable while also being very attractive. Odds are that if you can’t match the brand and series, that there is another out there with a near identical finish for you.

#4- Need

Size, shape, finish… All important, but now that the basics are out of the way, we can focus on the personal touch of your new office conference table- what do you need it for? Is this going to be the central information hub of your business or are you going to use it once a week for a safety meeting? These factors can go a long way in deciding which office conference table you are going to select. The more use an office conference table is going to see, the stronger the table I would choose. More use means more potential wear and tear. A stronger office conference table can potentially play into our next point.

#5- Budget

Here we are, the ultimate defining factor in what office conference table our business will have. We say this all the time in the office furniture game, there’s a balance between quality and affordability. Which is true in just about any purchase really. But in office furniture, there’s so many brands and price points on the market. Sometimes the entire conference room is dictated by your budget. In that case, it’s up to you to do your research to get the best office conference table within your budget. Or is it?

#6- Professional Assistance

If you are overwhelmed in your search for a new office conference table or any office furniture. Reach out to the professionals at Madison Liquidators. Our customer support team is widely known for their customer driven focus. Our team has many years of customer service in assisting with everything from budgeting and scheduling all the way to installation. Their understanding of office furniture is a valuable tool for anyone who isn’t comfortable with the process of purchasing office furniture. Reach out to our team today if you require assistance our number is 888-831-1012.

Final Thoughts

So there are my six most important tips for finding the right office conference table for you. I hope that it helps you get started on your journey to finding the perfect meeting space for you. Also, don’t forget the balance between emails and meetings in the conference room. Sometimes we get too comfortable with gathering around the office conference table, and that can hinder the productivity of the business. Having an awesome conference room doesn’t mean we have to be in it at all times. But once you find the perfect balance of meetings to get the work done, the office will run at optimum efficiency. One final thought from me- don’t be afraid to share a cake or two around the office conference table for morale sake!

Additional Office Conference Table Resources

• Exceptional Conference Tables that can Spice Up the Conference Room
• A Guide to Choosing a Large Conference Table for the Boardroom
• Selecting the Right Conference Table