This is the most common adoption barrier in collaborative team cultures. Address it directly in your introduction communication: “These pods are for doing your best work, and doing your best work is one of the most important contributions you make to the team. Using a pod for focused work or a client call is not antisocial — it’s professional.” Normalise pod use by framing it as a skill and a sign of self-awareness about one’s own work requirements. When leadership models pod use without apology, this barrier typically dissolves within 2–3 weeks.