OO/OPO

What do OO and OPO stand for?

OO stands for open office and OPO for open plan office. Both describe an office layout where most workstations share one open space without walls or private offices. The opposite is a closed plan office, abbreviated CO or CPO.

Where to read more

For pros and cons, and how to balance an open layout with rooms for focus, see the open office plan page. For the opposite layout, see closed office plan.

How AskCody fits

Open offices depend on rooms and pods nearby for calls and meetings. AskCody makes those rooms easy to find and book from Outlook, and meeting room displays show their status at the door.

Frequently asked questions

What is the opposite of an OPO?

A closed plan office, abbreviated CO or CPO.

Is an open plan office the same as benching?

Benching is one way of furnishing an open plan office, with shared rows of desks.

 

Related terms

• Open office plan
• CO/CPO
• Closed office plan
• Benching