Romain Decker

It's quite challenging to single out just one item, but if I have to choose, I would say my chair and headphones. These are the two things I'm almost in constant contact with during my workdays.

Creativity doesn’t always strike when I want it to. While my work is predominantly digital, I enjoy maintaining a notebook for jotting down notes and drafting ideas or diagrams on paper. However, most of my innovative ideas come to life when I'm experimenting in my lab or testing new versions of our products.

When I feel stuck, I find that going for a short run helps clear my mind and brings a fresh perspective.

Having two children, I start my day by taking care of them and getting them ready for school.

Once I settle into my office, I begin my workday by creating a list of objectives to accomplish, striving to remain realistic in my goals (although I'm not always successful).

I also block off dedicated time on my calendar for family activities (dinner) and usually incorporate a run or a short cross-training session during the day. After dinner, I often enjoy doing some tech work, either outside on the patio or in my office.

The flexibility it provides! It allows me to engage in deep work, hop on some school activities, get back in meetings, go for a run, etc. It reduces stress and fosters creativity as I am not bound by strict office rules but can focus on what truly matters in an environment that I have control over.

I also don’t have to commute and my wife is very jealous of this aspect, considering she spends 90 to 120 minutes commuting each day.