Collaboration in coworking spaces seems to be a continual problem. On the one hand the member community has to come in and get on with their work and on the other people are coming to coworking spaces to find collaborators.
Solution 1
Create time during the month when members can move away from their desks and collaborate. Create events at different times of the day to vary the flow of people.
Solution 2
Create a space that is small enough to generate accidental or spontaneous collaboration.
Solution 3
Create a database from which to personally introduce members.
Solution 4
Look into tools that can facilitate collaboration
Solution 5
Create casual lounge areas in the space, which are conducive to conversation.
Resources
About THECUBE
THECUBE is a coworking space dedicated to innovation. We have a diverse community of entrepreneurs and freelancers as one of our core beliefs is that diversity drives ideas.
We have all the usual workspace and hotdesking facilities as well, from virtual office space to meeting hire.
155 Commercial Street, Studio 5, E1. Nearest tube station is Liverpool Street or Shoreditch High Street.
