AUTO-REPLY Re: [Coworking] Digest for coworking@googlegroups.com - 8 Messages in 4 Topics
Hi there, The Centre for Social Innovation is closed until Monday, January 4, 2010. We look forward to seeing you in the New Year! Happy Holidays! Eli Malinsky Centre for Social Innovation -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Coworking group. To post to this group, send email to cowork...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/coworking?hl=en.
[Coworking] Re: How important is having reserved/dedicated desks for members?
We're in the 1/3 dedicated 2/3 flex group. Although the dynamics are changing as we expand into additional locations. It's not so much 'dedicated' space that people want -- as a hovel to sneak away to when they need to make phone calls have privacy. Sometimes they just want the comfort of a private office (the idea of it) -- but end up working in the open area just to keep the connections alive. They like the idea of dedicated private as the concept -- and want to sign up for that. But as they work in the environment they start to realize that their utilization is shared flexible. -Kelly Office Space Coworking http://www.officespacecoworking.com On Dec 29, 6:27 pm, Angel fccowork...@gmail.com wrote: In the survey that Tara did awhile back, respondents didn't rate having reserved space as highly as I would have thought. What ratio of reserved to flex/drop in spaces are working for folks? I'm wondering if having just flex desks would be a viable model??? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Coworking group. To post to this group, send email to cowork...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/coworking?hl=en.
RE: [Coworking] Re: My thoughts on the private office vs public space issue
Clark I agree with your assessment - especially if they're a small business owner. For those folks that work out of their home seem to be different. It's just penetrating them seems to be the challenge. I followed your link and was not able to display your information. Would love to read it. Heidi Jesko SmartOffice changing how we work www.smartoffice.pro 922 Surrey Drive Flower Mound, TX 75022 469.322.1482 -Original Message- From: coworking@googlegroups.com [mailto:cowork...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Angel Sent: Monday, December 28, 2009 5:27 PM To: Coworking Subject: [Coworking] Re: My thoughts on the private office vs public space issue It seems like there can be 100 different ways to organize a coworking space. I'm planning on doing a focus group with the local knowledge nomads to find out what would get them coming in. Will share the results! On Dec 22, 11:45 am, Clark Covington talktocl...@gmail.com wrote: Hi, Cowork space owner, and active reader of this Google Group here. Let me preface this note by explaining that I absolutely love this group. It is a wonderfully rich well of knowledge that I dip into often as the owner of a new coworking space. Many people in this group have personally helped me including Mike from Ignition Alley, Tara via her book Whuffie Factor from Citizen Space, and the folks at CoLab Orlando to name just a few. So by no means am I trying to argue with those that know far more about this concept than I. However, from what I’ve seen the genuine need in what people are at least telling me they want out of a workspace is the hybrid model of having both private offices and common space. I’ve written a blog post fleshing out my feelings about what people really want in a coworking space here. After talking with dozens of building owners, leasing agents, possible tenants, current tenants, and other facility owners this post was my conclusion of where the demand truly exists. If you have time over the holidays I’d be thrilled if you’d give it a look. http://clarkcovington.blogspot.com/2009/12/give-them-what-they-want-o... Thanks and Happy Holidays, Clark Covington -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Coworking group. To post to this group, send email to cowork...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/coworking?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Coworking group. To post to this group, send email to cowork...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/coworking?hl=en.
Re: [Coworking] How important is having reserved/dedicated desks for members?
It doesn't surprise me. The ideal coworker doesn't function well in cubicles, or they'd be working in a 9 to 5 job in cubicle hell. I have signed a contract with WORKflow Peoriahttp://www.workflowpeoria.com/that opens in April 2010. My membership level entitles me to a specific chair but, before I signed the contract, I asked John Searby, cofounder, if it meant that I will be required to sit in that chair. For me, it is important to be able to move around. If I want to work in an openspace today, or the conference room when its free, or even in the kitchen area on another day, I want to be free to do that. In fact, it was a deciding factor for me. The very idea of sitting in the same place all the time is less motivating to me. Judy Rosella Edwards http://www.judyrosellaedwards.com On Tue, Dec 29, 2009 at 5:27 PM, Angel fccowork...@gmail.com wrote: In the survey that Tara did awhile back, respondents didn't rate having reserved space as highly as I would have thought. What ratio of reserved to flex/drop in spaces are working for folks? I'm wondering if having just flex desks would be a viable model??? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Coworking group. To post to this group, send email to cowork...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.comcoworking%2bunsubscr...@googlegroups.com . For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/coworking?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Coworking group. To post to this group, send email to cowork...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/coworking?hl=en.
[Coworking] Let me introduce myself...
Hi everyone, My name is Sébastien Arbogast, and I'm a software developer/architect. I do Java, Grails, Flex and iPhone development, ideally with Agile methodologies (Scrum) I've been an employee consultant for more than 4 years now but I've always been looking for unconventional and better ways to work. Some of my experiments: http://berway.com or http://www.experts-unlimited.com. Now I'm going freelance, in a couple of days actually, and I just discovered Coworking via this presentation: http://www.slideshare.net/maxthemonkey/coworking-project-by-cowo-why-is-coworking-good-for-a-city And I love it! Now I have to find a coworking in Brussels! My blog is on: http://epseelon.com Cheers, Sébastien -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Coworking group. To post to this group, send email to cowork...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/coworking?hl=en.
RE: [Coworking] Re: New to Group
Angel Absolutely! Any suggestions or ideas are totally welcome. www.smartoffice.pro Heidi Jesko SmartOffice changing how we work www.smartoffice.pro 922 Surrey Drive Flower Mound, TX 75022 469.322.1482 -Original Message- From: coworking@googlegroups.com [mailto:cowork...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Angel Sent: Monday, December 28, 2009 5:17 PM To: Coworking Subject: [Coworking] Re: New to Group That's great! I come from an HR background too! I just hired my realtor and when he learned what type of space I'll need he said, I know a bunch of people who would be in to that! How exciting! Is your website up for looking yet? On Dec 28, 2:01 pm, Heidi heidije...@smartoffice.pro wrote: Coworking Rocks!! Trent Clark owner of SmartOffice located in Flower Mound (10 min north of the dfw airport)hired me to kick off this business. The first phase of our website is complete and we've hosted a few open houses. I love learning all about coworking and think it's truly an awsome movement. In my past life I worked in HR for a software company and know lots of techies and they all LOVE the idea. SmartOffice is considered a bedroom community so we have a few challanges to face. Any ideas or suggestions are totally welcome. I'm convinced once the word gets out and we get these guys out of their home offices we'll be beating them off with a stick ... lol. Let's hope ;) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Coworking group. To post to this group, send email to cowork...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/coworking?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Coworking group. To post to this group, send email to cowork...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/coworking?hl=en.
[Coworking] Re: How important is having reserved/dedicated desks for members?
Congrats on your 4 members! I love the idea of the personalized mug as a space saver for the next day. I read that getting members to do their dishes is an ongoing challengedoes having names on mugs help with that? ;) I am thinking of starting a space with only flex membership to start. Depending on needs, if someone really wanted a special desk, just arranging that with them on an as needed basis. This will help with my startup costs as welllarge, communal tables with chairs will be less expensive than outfitting smaller desks. Thanks for your advice. On Dec 29, 4:49 pm, Mike Pihlman m...@telbitconsulting.com wrote: With 4 members now (!!) all are unlimited use (keys for 24x7 access), but, they have to chose an available spot to work. That saidtwo members (50%) have their favorite spots which we leave open for themor open up if they come in. :-) To reserve a spot, leave your personalized Mug there Mike On 12/29/2009 3:33 PM, Jerome Chang wrote: We're much higher. Unlimited membership for a dedicate desk is our top seller, as it's hassle free vs. counting hours/wk, and they know where their desk is everyday. Jerome __ BLANKSPACES work wide open www.blankspaces.comhttp://www.blankspaces.com/ 5405 Wilshire Blvd (2 blocks west of La Brea) Los Angeles, CA 90036 323.330.9505 (office) On Dec 29, 2009, at 3:30 PM, Mike Schinkel wrote: On Dec 29, 2009, at 6:27 PM, Angel wrote: In the survey that Tara did awhile back, respondents didn't rate having reserved space as highly as I would have thought. What ratio of reserved to flex/drop in spaces are working for folks? I'm wondering if having just flex desks would be a viable model??? At Ignition Alley we're seeing 2/3rd get an occasional membership, 1/3rd get an unlimited membership, and 1/9th get a dedicated desk (we require an unlimited membership to get a dedicated desk.) That's with 3 months of data. HTH. -Mike Schinkel Ignition Alley Atlanta Coworking http://ignitionalley.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Coworking group. To post to this group, send email to coworking@googlegroups.com mailto:coworking@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com mailto:coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/coworking?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Coworking group. To post to this group, send email to cowork...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/coworking?hl=en. -- Mike Pihlman TracyVirtualOffice A Coworking Community 95 W. 11th Street, Suite 203 Tracy, CA 95376 Mobile: 209-608-4340 Web: TracyVirtualOffice.com Twitter: @TracyVirtOffice Skype: tracyvirtualoffice1- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Coworking group. To post to this group, send email to cowork...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/coworking?hl=en.
[Coworking] Re: How important is having reserved/dedicated desks for members?
Thanks Kelly, I've been hearing a lot lately about the need for phone booths or some kind of private area to duck into. Will remember that as I work on layout. On Dec 30, 7:38 am, Kelly Brown kelly.br...@officespacecoworking.com wrote: We're in the 1/3 dedicated 2/3 flex group. Although the dynamics are changing as we expand into additional locations. It's not so much 'dedicated' space that people want -- as a hovel to sneak away to when they need to make phone calls have privacy. Sometimes they just want the comfort of a private office (the idea of it) -- but end up working in the open area just to keep the connections alive. They like the idea of dedicated private as the concept -- and want to sign up for that. But as they work in the environment they start to realize that their utilization is shared flexible. -Kelly Office Space Coworkinghttp://www.officespacecoworking.com On Dec 29, 6:27 pm, Angel fccowork...@gmail.com wrote: In the survey that Tara did awhile back, respondents didn't rate having reserved space as highly as I would have thought. What ratio of reserved to flex/drop in spaces are working for folks? I'm wondering if having just flex desks would be a viable model???- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Coworking group. To post to this group, send email to cowork...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/coworking?hl=en.
Re: [Coworking] Let me introduce myself...
Sébastien, too bad you're looking in Antwerp, as I'm seriously considering starting one in Antwerp :-) But somebody told me there is one in Brussels, but I don't know the name. Regards, Frederik. On 30 Dec 2009, at 12:24, Sébastien wrote: Hi everyone, My name is Sébastien Arbogast, and I'm a software developer/architect. I do Java, Grails, Flex and iPhone development, ideally with Agile methodologies (Scrum) I've been an employee consultant for more than 4 years now but I've always been looking for unconventional and better ways to work. Some of my experiments: http://berway.com or http://www.experts-unlimited.com . Now I'm going freelance, in a couple of days actually, and I just discovered Coworking via this presentation: http://www.slideshare.net/maxthemonkey/coworking-project-by-cowo-why-is-coworking-good-for-a-city And I love it! Now I have to find a coworking in Brussels! My blog is on: http://epseelon.com Cheers, Sébastien -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Coworking group. To post to this group, send email to cowork...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com . For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/coworking?hl=en . Frederik Denkens Managing Partner gsm +32 475 96 04 93 fix +32 3 226 21 51 email fdenk...@ilibris.be twitter @fdenkens linkedinfdenkens iLibris | not just hosting Before printing this e-mail, please consider the impact on the environment. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Coworking group. To post to this group, send email to cowork...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/coworking?hl=en.
[Coworking] Updates on Western Queens CoWorking
Hello! We have finalized our location and setup. Please check out the blog for more info - http://sanmcoworking.wordpress.com. The setup for now will be very simple. Just come in, sit down, and work. We want to open up within the next few weeks, but need to establish some workers to start off. If you are from the Astoria/LIC area, or know anyone interested in setting up shop at our location - please give me call at 917.939.9206, or shoot an e-mail to sanmcowork...@gmail.com. Thanks, and I hope we can get up and running soon! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Coworking group. To post to this group, send email to cowork...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/coworking?hl=en.
[Coworking] Re: How important is having reserved/dedicated desks for members?
Of the 15 dedicated desk residents at Citizen Space, I'd say that 4-5 of them rely on the space for their stuff beyond their extra monitor, ie, lots of files, supplies, organizers, etc and the rest use their dedicated space for: a) a place for an extra monitor and b)a mental space that is their own. Most folks form relationships with their neighbors because of regular proximity. I'd imagine having an extra monitor included in a flex space would be a huge draw for folks that rely on them (designers, programmers, etc). And certainly something you can't bring with you to a coffee shop (although I've certainly been tempted to in the past :) (And hello everyone! Been following this group for awhile.) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - jesse taggert-general manager citizen space http://citizenspace.us twitter.com/citizenspace -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Coworking group. To post to this group, send email to cowork...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/coworking?hl=en.
[Coworking] Does anyone know something about a Coworking in Brussels, Belgium?
Does it exist? Where? Has it been tried already? What went wrong? Lessons learnt? Anyone else would be interested? Cheers, Sébastien -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Coworking group. To post to this group, send email to cowork...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/coworking?hl=en.
RE: [Coworking] Membership Data
Better late than never. I'm organizing and opening emails from 2 weeks ago! I got creamed by a sinus infection, cold and the holidays. 1) around 30 2) max capacity for single seating - 75 for events 125 3) the website really helps, I'm challenged to update out via email. Need to formulate a plan -Original Message- From: coworking@googlegroups.com [mailto:cowork...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Kirtus Sent: Monday, December 14, 2009 11:23 AM To: Coworking Subject: [Coworking] Membership Data Happy Monday everyone! As you guys know, Andrew Bushnell and I are working on opening Cospace in Austin, Tx. We are in the process of writing our business plan, and I need some help with membership data. If possible, please answer the 3 questions below. Any and all input is appreciated! 1) How many coworking members do you have? (feel free to guesstimate, use averages, etc - whatever you feel comfortable providing) 2) How many members can your space hold? 3 Any success stories or obstacles in growing your member base? Just a little blurb about us. We have been working hard to build our pre-open community through Jellies and Meetups. Coworking is not a new trend here in Austin, but it does fly under the radar on our side of town. Finding the right space seems to be pretty tough, but we believe that the demand is high. Our plan is to provide a good amount of meeting / event space as well. But, ultimately we know that it's all about the community! Thanks again for any help! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Coworking group. To post to this group, send email to cowork...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/coworking?hl=en. No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 9.0.716 / Virus Database: 270.14.107/2564 - Release Date: 12/14/09 01:37:00 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Coworking group. To post to this group, send email to cowork...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/coworking?hl=en.
[Coworking] Re: How important is having reserved/dedicated desks for members?
Loving the idea of having the large monitors avail. My husband is an engineer and just couldn't produce until he had 3 monitors! Wondering if having a pool of monitors to check out for the day would be useful? I'm trying to do the ultimate flex spacedesks and chairs all on wheels so we can configure the room in 1,000 different ways. Well, maybe not a thousand, but you get the idea. On Dec 30, 12:13 pm, jesse je...@citizenspace.us wrote: Of the 15 dedicated desk residents at Citizen Space, I'd say that 4-5 of them rely on the space for their stuff beyond their extra monitor, ie, lots of files, supplies, organizers, etc and the rest use their dedicated space for: a) a place for an extra monitor and b)a mental space that is their own. Most folks form relationships with their neighbors because of regular proximity. I'd imagine having an extra monitor included in a flex space would be a huge draw for folks that rely on them (designers, programmers, etc). And certainly something you can't bring with you to a coffee shop (although I've certainly been tempted to in the past :) (And hello everyone! Been following this group for awhile.) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - jesse taggert-general manager citizen spacehttp://citizenspace.us twitter.com/citizenspace -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Coworking group. To post to this group, send email to cowork...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/coworking?hl=en.
