> > That said, there will probably be a sizeable % of the population > that consists of corporate nomads who may not be looking for > huggy-huggy work situations. For them, an Anytime Fitness model of coworking > will suffice because they perceive themselves of having a space > deficiency, not a community deficiency.
Right. And that's the difference between *coworking* and something else. There's nothing WRONG with that something else, it just is it's own thing. And so is coworking. One of the many litmus tests I've uncovered (and Deskmag shared in a recent article about coworking lifecycles<http://www.deskmag.com/en/is-there-a-life-cycle-for-coworking-spaces-189>) is "But what happens if you take the desks away – what are you providing?" When working models change, and space deficiency is no longer a problem, those spaces will fall away. Coworking spaces that do more than rent desks have an opportunity to create and provide value that outlasts the trends. There's tons of market for both versions. Just like I can pay $25 for a hamburger with duck bacon and fois gras, or $0.99 for a cheeseburger at Micky D's. So. You want fries with that? -Alex /ah indyhall.org coworking in philadelphia On Fri, Apr 22, 2011 at 7:14 PM, CoCoMSP <[email protected]> wrote: > Brilliant! Where else can you tune in for a conversation about > coworking and learn about cargo cults? Very illuminating. > > That said, there will probably be a sizeable % of the population that > consists of corporate nomads who may not be looking for huggy-huggy > work situations. For them, an Anytime Fitness model of coworking will > suffice because they perceive themselves of having a space deficiency, > not a community deficiency. It's quite possible that communities will > spontaneously combust out of these situations, but that's not the > principle design intent. It will be more like a bonus extra. From what > I can tell, that's what has happened at my local Caribou Coffee, where > it's like a coffee klatsch whenever you walk in the place. Honestly, > people, get a coworking space! > > I dunno. I get the kumbaya stuff. I thrive on it in my own space. But > I don't believe everyone is like me and seeks out the same things in > life. So it's entirely possible that there will be a ready market for > the services of All Ideas Matter. I've been wrong before and fully > expect to be wrong again! > > Thanks for the convo, folks! > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Coworking" group. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > 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. > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Coworking" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. 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.
