[Coworking] Re: Economist Series on Work Mobility
It is good. Lots of info about architecture, work habits, and adoption of mobile technologies. Read about strong ties and weak ties. ...nomadism combines the autonomy of telecommuting with the mobility that allows a gregarious and flexible work style. Matt, Balu, and Java -- BrainLabor On Apr 16, 12:52 pm, David Doolin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This is a great article. I actually bought the dead tree version just to read this on the plane. Highly recommended. On Wed, Apr 16, 2008 at 7:01 AM, Michelle [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The Economist has recently come out with a whole series of articles on the New Nomadism: http://www.economist.com/specialreports/displayStory.cfm?story_id=109... http://www.economist.com/specialreports/displaystory.cfm?story_id=109... http://www.economist.com/specialreports/displaystory.cfm?story_id=109... It goes on and on... from the New Oases article on the evolution of office architecture, for example: There will be more on-demand spaces and drop-in centres, says Ms Moritz, with flexible layouts that facilitate collaboration. Within a typical office building, the area devoted to solitary work, such as the cubicles immortalised in Dilbert cartoons, will shrink. Internal walls and furniture are becoming movable. More space is given to communal areas, some of which are distinguished not by their function but by their etiquette--loud or quiet, say--as in libraries. -- linkedin, facebook, twitter, goodreads, etc.- 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 coworking@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/coworking?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[Coworking] Re: Introduction
Filbert, Great tip, wheels that flip - How to reply: Google Groups is a little confusing. I always click either Reply at the bottom of the message, or new post on the discussions tab at right. But I'm not sure if they are showing in the right place. Too bad NNTP is dead - Matt, Braaaiinnn Laaaber --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/coworking?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[Coworking] Re: Introduction
Movable, lightweight, yet sound-attenuating furnishings allow rapid scalability and change Yes! At BrainLabor we plan to put everything on wheels and let the guests set up what they need during that visit... Matt, BrainLabor --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/coworking?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[Coworking] Re: Introduction
Raines, Great idea! How about: modular pieces that can be re-arranged in lots of fun formations? Matt, Balu, Java BrainLabor Hmmm, perhaps there's a market for coworking furniture? Desks with niches for laptop power boxes and iPod earbuds? ;-) Tables that are light enough but large enough but modular enough and sturdy enough? --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/coworking?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[Coworking] Concept map - u can edit
For those of you who are picture people: We posted a concept map to the Files section on this group - What is Coworking? Take a look. Edit it with the free CMAP tool (http://cmap.ihmc.us/), Folder = Coworking - it's FUN Salutations, Matt, Balu Java --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/coworking?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[Coworking] Re: Personal Introduction
How am I going to make money doing this? Here's what I'd say: - Find passionate members - Charge a price that shows your service is valuable, but won't be a major burden (so members can afford to keep coming back) - Find a way to charge by resources used - Charging for resources is a way to allocate those resources (should allow more memberships since folks won't pig out at the all-you-can- eat) Matt On Mar 25, 8:07 am, Jason [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Matt all, We have one person as a member of our group who is not on the creative side. He is actually a logistics manager and manufacturing sales rep. Let me tell you though, those skills are much needed in a creative environment. His ability to negotiate lease details and other essentials have saved us a lot in up front costs. He is also very cool and enjoys being part of a creative group. I would go for the entrepreneurial spirit trait more than just creative. Also some creative folks would don't get the coworking thing at all. The question they pose is how am I going to make money doing this? Any good answers to that question? On a positive note, the Doylestown, PA coworking group will be officially opening our doors on April 4th! Jason On Mar 24, 1:14 am, Matt, Balu, and Java [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Felicity, Funny - we have to accept that a diverse crowd may include people who are less on the creative end. Isn't that wierd? Matt On Mar 21, 11:58 pm, felicity at cubes [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hey there, Agreed with Alex. I think this coworking is more about people selecting for the coworking lifestiyle versus necessarily techies. I think you can end up with a very diverse crowd, as we have, depending on your market and connections. Look forward to hearing how the business plan goes and your progress. All the best, Felicity CubesCrayons www,cubesandcrayons.com photos:http://www.flickr.com/groups/[EMAIL PROTECTED]/ On Mar 21, 5:49 am, Alex Hillman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Matt, Balu, and Java, I'm looking forward to hearing more about your proposed model, since we often discuss so many different types of models on the list and on the wiki. I'm especially excited to see what develops since you've mentioned a relatively non-IT crowd that you're catering to. We've spoken before about how this scene tends to be predominately tech and creative, but I've maintained that the common thread tends to be entrepreneurship in genreal. Good luck, and looking forward to hearing more! Cheers, Alex On Fri, Mar 21, 2008 at 1:45 AM, Matt, Balu, and Java [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hey Everyone, My name is Matt and I'm new to the group, but not that new to coworking. We had a great shared space (for CS students) at the University of Colorado. Complete with pungent but o-so-comfortable furniture that I must admit I have slept on. The Colorado space was neat because it surfaced many of the issues that coworkers face, like tiering, resource allocation, making sure people pay for their generic grape pop, etc. I am now writing a business plan around the concept. I've entered it in the 2008 Shocker Business Plan Competition, here inWichita. Wichitais very entrepreneurially minded but not too heavy on IT etc. so I have to adapt some ideas to make them fit. I see a strong need for community (currently filled by cafes and lectures at the Devlin Center for Entrepreneurship), but I am definitely trying to go beyond break-even! I'm willing to share my thinking though, and get and give feedback. Salutations, Matt, Balu, and Java (the labs) -- -- - -- - Alex Hillman round(3)media new! ask me about it digital: [EMAIL PROTECTED] visual:www.round3media.com|www.dangerouslyawesome.com local:www.indyhall.org --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/coworking?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[Coworking] Re: Personal Introduction
Felicity, Funny - we have to accept that a diverse crowd may include people who are less on the creative end. Isn't that wierd? Matt On Mar 21, 11:58 pm, felicity at cubes [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hey there, Agreed with Alex. I think this coworking is more about people selecting for the coworking lifestiyle versus necessarily techies. I think you can end up with a very diverse crowd, as we have, depending on your market and connections. Look forward to hearing how the business plan goes and your progress. All the best, Felicity CubesCrayons www,cubesandcrayons.com photos:http://www.flickr.com/groups/[EMAIL PROTECTED]/ On Mar 21, 5:49 am, Alex Hillman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Matt, Balu, and Java, I'm looking forward to hearing more about your proposed model, since we often discuss so many different types of models on the list and on the wiki. I'm especially excited to see what develops since you've mentioned a relatively non-IT crowd that you're catering to. We've spoken before about how this scene tends to be predominately tech and creative, but I've maintained that the common thread tends to be entrepreneurship in genreal. Good luck, and looking forward to hearing more! Cheers, Alex On Fri, Mar 21, 2008 at 1:45 AM, Matt, Balu, and Java [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hey Everyone, My name is Matt and I'm new to the group, but not that new to coworking. We had a great shared space (for CS students) at the University of Colorado. Complete with pungent but o-so-comfortable furniture that I must admit I have slept on. The Colorado space was neat because it surfaced many of the issues that coworkers face, like tiering, resource allocation, making sure people pay for their generic grape pop, etc. I am now writing a business plan around the concept. I've entered it in the 2008 Shocker Business Plan Competition, here in Wichita. Wichita is very entrepreneurially minded but not too heavy on IT etc. so I have to adapt some ideas to make them fit. I see a strong need for community (currently filled by cafes and lectures at the Devlin Center for Entrepreneurship), but I am definitely trying to go beyond break-even! I'm willing to share my thinking though, and get and give feedback. Salutations, Matt, Balu, and Java (the labs) -- -- - -- - Alex Hillman round(3)media new! ask me about it digital: [EMAIL PROTECTED] visual:www.round3media.com|www.dangerouslyawesome.com local:www.indyhall.org --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/coworking?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[Coworking] Re: Personal Introduction
Alex, My model is: - membership fee - pay as you go for resource access Some operational details: - charge credit card daily (no A/R, no slow pays, etc.) - allow electronic 24-hour access Community building: - book club! pick the book to attract the intended audience Cool logo department: - cool, relevant logo, almost ready for unveiling! Matt Alex Hillman wrote: Matt, Balu, and Java, I'm looking forward to hearing more about your proposed model, since we often discuss so many different types of models on the list and on the wiki. I'm especially excited to see what develops since you've mentioned a relatively non-IT crowd that you're catering to. We've spoken before about how this scene tends to be predominately tech and creative, but I've maintained that the common thread tends to be entrepreneurship in genreal. Good luck, and looking forward to hearing more! Cheers, Alex On Fri, Mar 21, 2008 at 1:45 AM, Matt, Balu, and Java [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hey Everyone, My name is Matt and I'm new to the group, but not that new to coworking. We had a great shared space (for CS students) at the University of Colorado. Complete with pungent but o-so-comfortable furniture that I must admit I have slept on. The Colorado space was neat because it surfaced many of the issues that coworkers face, like tiering, resource allocation, making sure people pay for their generic grape pop, etc. I am now writing a business plan around the concept. I've entered it in the 2008 Shocker Business Plan Competition, here in Wichita. Wichita is very entrepreneurially minded but not too heavy on IT etc. so I have to adapt some ideas to make them fit. I see a strong need for community (currently filled by cafes and lectures at the Devlin Center for Entrepreneurship), but I am definitely trying to go beyond break-even! I'm willing to share my thinking though, and get and give feedback. Salutations, Matt, Balu, and Java (the labs) -- -- - -- - Alex Hillman round(3)media new! ask me about it digital: [EMAIL PROTECTED] visual: www.round3media.com | www.dangerouslyawesome.com local: www.indyhall.org --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/coworking?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[Coworking] Re: Personal Introduction
Hi Sara, Funny, techies lead a lot of trends, don't they/we? Who would have thought? What makes you sense the atmospheric desire (cool choice of words) there in Providence? I will be happy to share my observations about Wichita's receptivity to the idea. There are a lot of creative people here (as anywhere) but the culture is not as receptive to outside-of-the-box thinking as what I've seen in SFB or Boulder. Matt, Balu, and Java On Mar 21, 1:00 pm, saranicole [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Matt, My name is Sara and I'm based in Providence, RI. I'm new to co- working myself, hoping to learn from you all. There's sort of an atmospheric desire for co-working here in Prov, but there hasn't been anything actually established yet. I'm looking to change that. I would appreciate any general guidance, as well as thoughts on how to connect with potential co-workers outside of the techie community that already gets/groks it. I'm interested to connect with Matt and see how he's developing his business plan. I fully appreciate your guidelines for posting, by the way. If there's anything I should be sharing about myself up front feel free to ask (not sure if you need me to post my e-mail, since I think it should be attached to the header info) and I will be happy to flesh out my personal details. Thanks, Sara On Mar 21, 1:45 am, Matt, Balu, and Java [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hey Everyone, My name is Matt and I'm new to the group, but not that new to coworking. We had a great shared space (for CS students) at the University of Colorado. Complete with pungent but o-so-comfortable furniture that I must admit I have slept on. The Colorado space was neat because it surfaced many of the issues that coworkers face, like tiering, resource allocation, making sure people pay for their generic grape pop, etc. I am now writing a business plan around the concept. I've entered it in the 2008 Shocker Business Plan Competition, here in Wichita. Wichita is very entrepreneurially minded but not too heavy on IT etc. so I have to adapt some ideas to make them fit. I see a strong need for community (currently filled by cafes and lectures at the Devlin Center for Entrepreneurship), but I am definitely trying to go beyond break-even! I'm willing to share my thinking though, and get and give feedback. Salutations, Matt, Balu, and Java (the labs) --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ 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 To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/coworking?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
