Re #3: I think that a crucial point is not only *how *coworkers are treated, but also *what* they are called. If they're called *clients,* *renters* or something similar, then this is a strong indication that we have an office space of a slightly different format: flexoffice, business center, startup incubator, etc. In my opinion a coworking space -- being a *community* of coworkers -- always calls and treats its coworkers *members*.
On Thursday, September 11, 2014 8:34:41 PM UTC+4, Ramon Suarez wrote: > > Hi everyone, > > I'm working on a definition of Coworking to make it easier to choose who > to include in the map of coworking spaces in Belgium > <http://coworkingbelgium.be/belgium-coworking-spaces-map>. I know it can > be a controversial subject and I don't want to start a flamewar, but I > would like to have your feedback on the basic elements to build this > definition. I think it could also be helpful to make it easier to explain > to our potential customers and journalists. > > In my definition a Coworking space : > > - Calls itself a coworking space. > - Has a fully dedicated espace for cowoking (not just a few hours or a > cafeteria shared with patrons). > - Treats coworkers as 1st class clients, not as a lesser kind to fill > unused space. > - Has somebody dedicated to connect the members (a facilitator, not > an administrative asistant.) > - Provides a non hostile and friendly environment that encourages > collaboration and interaction. > > What do you think? > > > Ramon Suarez > Serendipity Accelerator, Betacowork > Author: http://coworkinghandbook.com > email & hangouts: ra...@betacowork.com <javascript:> > Phone: +3227376769 > GSM: +32497556284 > Twitter:http://twitter.com/ramonsuarez > Skype: ramonsuarez > Try coworking: http://betacowork.com > > <http://betacowork.com/free-coworking-tryout/?utm_source=email&utm_medium=468x60_banner&utm_content=girl-home&utm_campaign=ramon-signature> > -- Visit this forum on the web at http://discuss.coworking.com --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Coworking" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
