A typology of needs for coworking spaces
Every coworking advocate and enthusiast has, at some point, been confronted by the reoccurring debate that has never been solved: what exactly is a coworking space? One of the difficulties of defining coworking stems from the fact that spaces respond to a diverse range of needs and requirements in very different ways. Here's a detailed framework of needs for coworking spaces.
When Coworking Spaces Fail
The world is abuzz about coworking and the potential it may have to transform the worksphere into a kinder, smarter, more creative, more productive, and simply better place. Yet beyond the evangelizing and after the euphoria what are the realities and critiques to consider and what are not only the traps and pitfalls that coworking managers, spaces and workers fall into, but what are the movement’s ideological traps? Moreover, how can these issues problems and critiques be addressed?
Advantages of coworking spaces over other offices
The final part of the second Global Coworking Survey examines the differences between coworkers who moved into their space from a traditional, compared to the home, office. It is the final analysis of the survey which focused on the different backgrounds of members, and comes days before the launch of the third Global Coworking Survey, which will have a new point of inquiry.
More than a desk: the secrets of building a coworking community
We are social beings. Even the most shy, introverted web developer needs to venture out of their bedroom into the world once in a while to stay sane. And that’s why most freelancers and solo entrepreneurs end up joining coworking spaces. Here are some tips for building community in a coworking space.