Awww. Thanks Christine! What's so nice about this version is it's use of a very comfortable, understandable, and identifiable voice through the entire thing. It's not faking anything.
The guys at Beehive Baltimore (who, by the way, just got official word on their space...woohoo!!) have drafted a membership agreement that's pretty brilliant, and I believe they plan on sharing it once its done. One of the partners is an attorney and managed to draft something that is legally binding, and even LOOKS like legalese...until you start reading it. I was very impressed with what they pulled off, utilizing some tongue-in-cheek humor to guide someone through what could have been an otherwise boring and unreadable document (like the one we use, and many others have borrowed from as well). Language and tone is so critical in these types of communications. I really applaud those of you who are putting the effort into it. -Alex -- ----- -- ----- Alex Hillman im always developing something digital: [email protected] visual: www.dangerouslyawesome.com local: www.indyhall.org On Thu, Jan 22, 2009 at 10:18 PM, Christine Prefontaine < [email protected]> wrote: > Oh Alex I am glad you commented. I also read your stuff and it helped a > lot. Gonna add you now to the acknowledgments! Oooops. Long day :) > > .................................. > Christine Prefontaine > Call: +1 514 299 3810 > Read: facilitatingchange.org > Follow: prefontaine on twitter & identi.ca > Co-working: station-c.com > > > > On Thu, Jan 22, 2009 at 10:14 PM, Alex Hillman < > [email protected]> wrote: > >> I've always liked CitizenSpace's "groundrulez", and really like this riff. >> >> Also: regarding the innovation desk idea. I'd love to hear more about how >> this pans out. I've had lots of conversations and ideas surrounding >> components of that idea, but never all in one shot. I'd love to know if and >> how this is working out for anyone else already, and if your team manages to >> get it going, what steps you take and the progress. >> >> -Alex, IndyHall >> -- >> ----- >> -- >> ----- >> Alex Hillman >> im always developing something >> digital: [email protected] >> visual: www.dangerouslyawesome.com >> local: www.indyhall.org >> >> >> >> >> On Thu, Jan 22, 2009 at 10:06 PM, Christine Prefontaine < >> [email protected]> wrote: >> >>> Silly me -- I don't know how it got lost but wanted to say that I'm >>> posting it here so you can use it and to get feedback. >>> >>> >>> >>> On Thu, Jan 22, 2009 at 10:01 PM, Christine Prefontaine < >>> [email protected]> wrote: >>> >>>> >>>> Hi, I'm Christine Prefontaine, a member at Station C -- a coworking in >>>> Montreal. I just drafted our values statement. The Community >>>> Manifesto :) >>>> >>>> http://station-c.com/coworking-spaces/the-community-manifesto/ >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> On Jan 12, 11:47 pm, HeatherO <[email protected]> wrote: >>>> > For what it's worth, I would agree w/Bryce. >>>> > I would just have a bullet point list. >>>> > >>>> > That works better for folks who are a little ADD (like me) anyway! >>>> > >>>> > At your service, >>>> > >>>> > Heather O' >>>> > >>>> > Heather O'Sullivan Canney, BA, CSP, CGG ("Chief Goal Getter!") >>>> > Heather O' Inc. Coaching and Consulting >>>> > >>>> > Specializing in Small Business, Real Estate, PR/Marketing/Social Media >>>> > Organizational Systems >>>> > "Creating the Mindset, Marketing, Systems & Surroundings that support >>>> your >>>> > goals" >>>> > >>>> > Soco Studio - A Place for Social Coworking (Seminars, Workshops & >>>> group >>>> > meetings too!) >>>> > >>>> > 104-B N. Salem St. >>>> > Apex, NC 27502 >>>> > 919-387-0408 >>>> > 877-GoheatherO >>>> > >>>> > www.HeatherO.comwww.twitter.com/heathero >>>> > >>>> > www.socostudio.bizwww.twitter.com/socostudio >>>> > >>>> > Other Sites & Blogs: >>>> www.apexgoodliving.comwww.westwakeliving.comwww.westwakewomenpreneurs.ning.comwww.livejuiced.blogspot.comwww.Heatheroapex.blogspot.comwww.activerain.com/HeatherO >>>> > >>>> > On Mon, Jan 12, 2009 at 10:31 PM, Bryce <[email protected]> wrote: >>>> > >>>> > > Hi Jodi -- I think these are great, in intent, but (and this is >>>> purely >>>> > > subjective -- just the way they strike ME personally) ... I would >>>> > > almost do away with all of the explanatory clauses, and make every >>>> > > statement a strong, simple one: >>>> > > * Be a positive influence >>>> > > * Collaborate >>>> > > * Teach others and try new things. etc... >>>> > >>>> > > These are all pretty straightforward concepts (in fact, variations >>>> on >>>> > > things we teach our kids) and when you get into explaining them >>>> > > out...? For some reason, it strikes me as slightly condescending, >>>> or.. >>>> > > I dunno. Coddling? Language like 'individuals with unique skills and >>>> > > talents' just kinda rubs me the wrong way: I know I'm great! Don't >>>> > > need a webpage to remind me ;-) >>>> > >>>> > > I'm wondering too, do these value statements reflect the input of >>>> your >>>> > > community (versus being a 'prescriptive' description of what you'd >>>> > > like the values of the space to be?) Cause--while they are wonderful >>>> > > values to uphold, don't get me wrong--when read aloud, they kind of >>>> > > describe a... very bland place! (Which I'm sure is not your intent >>>> at >>>> > > all.) I'm not suggesting that you have to adopt the "Don't be a >>>> dick" >>>> > > type of abrasive language for your space but at least that type of >>>> > > coarse, blunt rule seems very authentic. These statements are trying >>>> > > very hard to be polite, and I think people will respect them more if >>>> > > they're just direct. >>>> > >>>> > > Again, this may just be my opinion. Take it for what it's worth. >>>> > >>>> > > best regards, >>>> > > Bryce >>>> > >>>> > > On Jan 9, 11:04 am, "[email protected]" >>>> > > <[email protected]> wrote: >>>> > > > I have listed my values statement for OurSpace. I will truly >>>> > > > appreciate your feedback. >>>> > >>>> > > > Thanks, >>>> > >>>> > > > Jodi Dean >>>> > > > Chief Community Leader >>>> > > > OurSpace >>>> > > > Fort Wayne, Indiana >>>> > > > Appearing in 2009 >>>> > >>>> > > > VALUES >>>> > > > Treat the Way You Wish to Be Treated: Be kind to your fellow >>>> > > > coworkers. Each person is a unique creation that contributes to >>>> the >>>> > > > success of coworking and development of Fort Wayne. >>>> > > > Collaboration: Remember that you are a dot of a painting, and all >>>> > > > dots combined make a beautiful picture. Develop a strong rapport >>>> with >>>> > > > your fellow coworker to gain insight and wisdom, and professional >>>> > > > assistance, to make you and your project(s) shine. >>>> > > > Teach Others and Try New Things: The coworking environment brings >>>> > > > together a number of individuals with unique skills and talents >>>> and >>>> > > > with the opportunity to explore a wide ranges of tools and >>>> methods. >>>> > > > Thus, being willing to teach others about a skill that you process >>>> and >>>> > > > likewise be a willing student. >>>> > > > Work Hard, Have Fun!: After completing that grueling project, >>>> > > > fellowship with your fellow coworkers! Grab a cup of coffee and >>>> talk >>>> > > > about the latest news, visit a entertainment venue or hit an area >>>> > > > restaurant. >>>> > > > Improve the Surrounding Environment: Suggestions regarding >>>> > > > improvements to the space and services are welcomed and >>>> appreciated at >>>> > > > OurSpace. 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