This is a neat conversation, thanks to everyone for writing in it! As far as the introvert/extrovert goes, I'm definitely an extrovert, and most of our members are definitely introverts.
I would recommend the book Impro by Keith Johnstone, and even more: http://www.culturesync.net/toolbox/culturemeter-survey/ and the book by Dave Logan. If you have ways of doing that introvertedly (and there are many, from online surveys, to long-term commitments of members to be there a long time so people build relationships gradually, to going to lunch together, and so many things I will never think of - what are yours?), then I think it's awesome. For events, I view it as: - ask people in person, and if at least 3 members (who aren't staff) agree to definitely show up and very much want to, then it'll very likely be a success. - bringing food potluck-style is an easy way for people to feel appreciated, altho I rarely say that explicitly. - to share values and find common themes/interests between members as Alex Hillman mentioned, I open every weekly optional member meeting by starting, "What's your name and something you're passionate about, in 30 seconds or less?" -- Visit this forum on the web at http://discuss.coworking.com --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Coworking" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
