A Typical Mob Layout

Now that we’ve covered the overarching principles, let’s go into a little more detail around the layout and the equipment you’ll need to mob.

The following illustration shows a typical mob layout, with the screens in front, followed by a table; the typist is positioned in the middle of the table—center to the screens—and is surrounded by the rest of the mob, who are within easy reach of the whiteboard:

The distance from the table to the screens is determined by the ideal viewing distance. There are several screen-size-to-distance calculators^[44] available on the web that you can use to figure out this distance.

When planning the mob area, try to have enough space for visitors to join the mob. Also, you may find it beneficial to have one or two additional chairs free for visitors to use.

Keep in mind, this is just one of many different variations of a mob area. The ideal layout for your mobbing area is reliant on the space you have available, the number of people in the mob, and the specific equipment you’re using.