[Coworking] Re: psych and coworking
Just wanted to let you know that discussing recently with Jean-Yves Huwart, I was contending co-working is an enabler for 'psychological attitude' changes. He suggested rather 'sociological behavior' change. Reading all your input, there seems to be more supportive clues for my initial claim. 'Parallel Play' is indeed a very interesting analogy. It's like the vicarious learning in the animal world albeit with an additional feature i.e. 'collaboration'. The reference to 'Parallel Play' also links to either sport activities or collaborative game activities. How funny that we hear a lot about 'gamification' in the professional sphere. Could 'co-working' be a part of that 'gamification' movement ? I mean psychologically ? OK, may be too hard pushing ... :-) Personnally, authentic co-working is a very compelling paradigm for it gives me psychological re-assurance that we are in a position to better promote ethical values that were becoming 'transparent' in our self, hence almost meaningless. A co-working space gives me the feeling that one can still experience the real positive effects of democracy, humanism and individualism all together. May be it's because there is no external authority like a 'referee' in a game ? Recently I saw a twit saying that 'co-working' is 'ein Arbeitsplatz'. It hurted me. Having followed many courses on 'Psychologie du Travail' and 'Sociologie du Travail' at university; I could not see any relationship between a 'workplace' and a 'co-working space' from a psychological perspective. For me it's almost a 'Lebensraum'. Listening to the video of Jean-Yves about NextSpace, it is probably the first time one can connect between different 'spaces' (private, social, work, etc.), there is a connection because we can have consistent and coherent behaviors whatever the space we work and live in. Remember the 'experience economy' ? Work is Theatre Every Business a Stage. The problem with that lies in the psychological tension created by the differences between the 'work' stage, the 'house' stage or the 'society' stage. We must put on different masks depending on the stage, which can be quite disturbing if our mind is weak. A 'co- working' space is a place where one dosen't need to put on a mask, it is a place where we can be psychologically connected whether we are in a social, work or private mode. I have read some papers recently that were really showing how our 'work' versus 'private' place consciousness had radically changed the basic ethical principles of mankind. One was writing about 'economic democracy' to be balanced by 'social democracy'. It hurted me again because I felt we need 'harmony' not 'equilibrium'. A 'co-working' space is just about that, harmony ...the true measure of authentic democracy. Oops ... my pen is ahead of my thoughts ... sorry :-) Last but not least, the 'game' analogy may lend itself to concepts such as serendipity (dice) and creativity (no 2 same plays) ? Philippe (@Phisab) On 29 mar, 23:11, Angel Kwiatkowski fccowork...@gmail.com wrote: Regarding parallel play-- Check out this article and pay special attention to the last paragraph. I've SEEN this happen when new coworkers join. (just substitute building blocks for laptops, drinking coffee, etc!)http://wondertime.go.com/learning/article/baby-parallel-play.html On Mar 29, 12:50 pm, Alex Hillman dangerouslyawes...@gmail.com wrote: I can provide some similar context from the software development world, where I (typically) live. It's also undergone an interesting shift in commoditization and specialization. The people who know how to build and maintain ambiant networks for both producing and learning are the ones I see continually succeeding. Not surprisingly, this was how I started my career independently: I continually looked carefully to my professional network for inspiration as well as context, which ultimately helped me keep my edge without needing to a) be an expert in everything and b) become an expert in everything. If anything, my expertise became knowing my own boundaries and not just when to look elsewhere, but to where. I defined my first consulting team as a dynamic group of superheros or something like it. This model was based on small pieces loosely joined by Dave Weinberger (hat tip to Tara Hunt and Chris Messina for that making it to my library early on). Some key concepts: Our core team is small and powerful: full of ideas, talent, and drive. These characteristics get even stronger when we scale. It's about knowing when to say, *'I don't know, let's find someone who does'.* Harnessing the power of open source, community driven software and communication means we don't waste time doing things that are already done, and instead focus on doing things that stem from recognizing a new need. And from Weinberger's book (via Wikipedia): The web, Weinberger writes, is enabling us to rediscover what we've always
[Coworking] Re: psych and coworking
Thanks to both Garth and Alex for discussing this here! Really interesting. I empathize with the feeling of helplessness that results when we see something significant happening, but don't knowwhat to call it. It's great to know have a more concrete way to describe one of the intangible things we see happening in spaces. Beth On Mar 28, 8:41 pm, Alex Hillman dangerouslyawes...@gmail.com wrote: Reposted to my blog for non-list-readers and easier sharing (with some minor edits from the OP here), if anyone's interested. http://dangerouslyawesome.com/2011/03/coworking-zones-of-proximal-dev... -Alex /ah indyhall.org coworking in philadelphia On Mon, Mar 28, 2011 at 9:57 PM, Alex Hillman dangerouslyawes...@gmail.comwrote: I've spent a good amount of the last year reading more articles and books on psychology, sociology, and cognitive science for ideas and lessons to apply to coworking...chiefly for the purpose of finding terms like this that could lead to more study of the context. It's so often that I observe a pattern and the main thing keeping me from understanding it more is not knowing what the pattern is called or means, so I can't look up a study or research paper on it. Best I can do is write about it and hope somebody posts about it. Interestingly enough, I think this concept is a meta explanation of exactly that experience. Here's what I mean: A quick skim of the concept makes me think there's a lot of application here. It also reinforces some of my theories that coworking is most valuable when it's not a room full of likeminded people doing the same thing (startups, law, technology, creative, communication, writing, art, business, science, education, etc) but instead a room full of likeminded people doing DIFFERENT things (startups, law, technology, creative, communication, writing, art, business, science, education, etc.). That is to say, especially as adults, we're less likely to learn from peers that are too similar. We spend too much time reinforcing each other's existing habits and knowledge instead of creating space for new knowledge to be exchanged. That space isn't physical space like a coworking space, but conceptual space, like the zone of proximal development. Essentially, *we share what we know*. *We don't share* what *we don't know *. And *we don't know* what *we don't know*. Coworking, in its best forms, creates a zone where we're surrounded by people who know what we don't know (and we know what they don't know) and it can be shared in loose contexts and formats that we're all increasingly comfortable with. Cool shit. Thanks for sharing, Garth. -Alex /ah indyhall.org coworking in philadelphia On Mon, Mar 28, 2011 at 9:47 PM, Garth garthfrizz...@gmail.com wrote: Hi all, I spent Earth Hour chatting with an old buddy about his passion, psychology. When I told him what we're trying to achieve with coworking, he suggested I look up zone of proximal development. Any of you have enough psych background to assess whether there is some value in reviewing the literature on that? Could it be applied to coworking? curious, Garth. Two Rivers Business Centre -- 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 coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. 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 coworking@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/coworking?hl=en.
[Coworking] Re: psych and coworking
Yay! I finally get to pull out my mostly useless psych degree! :) I've often referred to coworking as parallel play. Yes, the term is mostly used for 2-5 year olds but I think it hold true for coworkers too. Here's a link to the full entry http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parallel_play but the hilites are: Parallel play is a form of play where children play adjacent to each other, but do not try to influence one another's behavior. Parallel play consists of play that is highly social and contains cooperative interaction. An observer will notice that they occasionally see what the other is doing and then modify their play accordingly. -Angel On Mar 29, 8:13 am, Beth Buczynski bethbo...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks to both Garth and Alex for discussing this here! Really interesting. I empathize with the feeling of helplessness that results when we see something significant happening, but don't knowwhat to call it. It's great to know have a more concrete way to describe one of the intangible things we see happening in spaces. Beth On Mar 28, 8:41 pm, Alex Hillman dangerouslyawes...@gmail.com wrote: Reposted to my blog for non-list-readers and easier sharing (with some minor edits from the OP here), if anyone's interested. http://dangerouslyawesome.com/2011/03/coworking-zones-of-proximal-dev... -Alex /ah indyhall.org coworking in philadelphia On Mon, Mar 28, 2011 at 9:57 PM, Alex Hillman dangerouslyawes...@gmail.comwrote: I've spent a good amount of the last year reading more articles and books on psychology, sociology, and cognitive science for ideas and lessons to apply to coworking...chiefly for the purpose of finding terms like this that could lead to more study of the context. It's so often that I observe a pattern and the main thing keeping me from understanding it more is not knowing what the pattern is called or means, so I can't look up a study or research paper on it. Best I can do is write about it and hope somebody posts about it. Interestingly enough, I think this concept is a meta explanation of exactly that experience. Here's what I mean: A quick skim of the concept makes me think there's a lot of application here. It also reinforces some of my theories that coworking is most valuable when it's not a room full of likeminded people doing the same thing (startups, law, technology, creative, communication, writing, art, business, science, education, etc) but instead a room full of likeminded people doing DIFFERENT things (startups, law, technology, creative, communication, writing, art, business, science, education, etc.). That is to say, especially as adults, we're less likely to learn from peers that are too similar. We spend too much time reinforcing each other's existing habits and knowledge instead of creating space for new knowledge to be exchanged. That space isn't physical space like a coworking space, but conceptual space, like the zone of proximal development. Essentially, *we share what we know*. *We don't share* what *we don't know *. And *we don't know* what *we don't know*. Coworking, in its best forms, creates a zone where we're surrounded by people who know what we don't know (and we know what they don't know) and it can be shared in loose contexts and formats that we're all increasingly comfortable with. Cool shit. Thanks for sharing, Garth. -Alex /ah indyhall.org coworking in philadelphia On Mon, Mar 28, 2011 at 9:47 PM, Garth garthfrizz...@gmail.com wrote: Hi all, I spent Earth Hour chatting with an old buddy about his passion, psychology. When I told him what we're trying to achieve with coworking, he suggested I look up zone of proximal development. Any of you have enough psych background to assess whether there is some value in reviewing the literature on that? Could it be applied to coworking? curious, Garth. Two Rivers Business Centre -- 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 coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. 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 coworking@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/coworking?hl=en.
[Coworking] Re: psych and coworking
It's great to hear others saying what I've been thinking. When we are working alongside someone who is outside our field and collaborate with them that is when the quality goes up for everyone involved. -- 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 coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/coworking?hl=en.
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I think the 'parallel play' idea is brilliant. Is there more that can be drawn from the insight? -- 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 coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/coworking?hl=en.
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The VERY first article about Indy Hall included reference of Parallel Play, back in 2007: http://articles.philly.com/2007-08-19/business/25229858_1_trade-ideas-work-at-home-web-entrepreneur It's not job-sharing, with two people taking turns in the same stall in the cube farm. Instead, think of co-working as an entrepreneurial version of parallel play, with owners of their own small businesses working side by side in a drop-in place that looks like a coffee cafe, minus the barista, with all the accoutrements of what's hip: high ceilings, beer fridge, pool table and Internet access. I've used it in conversation since, but I don't think I've written about it. I think there's a lot in that concept as well. -Alex /ah indyhall.org coworking in philadelphia On Tue, Mar 29, 2011 at 12:05 PM, Devin devinbalk...@gmail.com wrote: I think the 'parallel play' idea is brilliant. Is there more that can be drawn from the insight? -- 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 coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. 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 coworking@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/coworking?hl=en.
Re: [Coworking] Re: psych and coworking
There's some other excellent quoatables from that article, btw, including: ...networking nights over margaritas were not what he wanted either, although he likes margaritas. And of course... Oh, a shower's critical, Hillman said. I'm coming from [working at] home, where there's no pants before noon and if I don't have to, no shower. Now, at least, I put on pants. Stupid pants. Stupid shower. :) /ah indyhall.org coworking in philadelphia On Tue, Mar 29, 2011 at 1:42 PM, Alex Hillman dangerouslyawes...@gmail.comwrote: The VERY first article about Indy Hall included reference of Parallel Play, back in 2007: http://articles.philly.com/2007-08-19/business/25229858_1_trade-ideas-work-at-home-web-entrepreneur It's not job-sharing, with two people taking turns in the same stall in the cube farm. Instead, think of co-working as an entrepreneurial version of parallel play, with owners of their own small businesses working side by side in a drop-in place that looks like a coffee cafe, minus the barista, with all the accoutrements of what's hip: high ceilings, beer fridge, pool table and Internet access. I've used it in conversation since, but I don't think I've written about it. I think there's a lot in that concept as well. -Alex /ah indyhall.org coworking in philadelphia On Tue, Mar 29, 2011 at 12:05 PM, Devin devinbalk...@gmail.com wrote: I think the 'parallel play' idea is brilliant. Is there more that can be drawn from the insight? -- 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 coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. 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 coworking@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/coworking?hl=en.
Re: [Coworking] Re: psych and coworking
Alex, kudos for the honesty on the pants. :D Anyways, I'd like to collate all this. I'm working up a paper and talk on a topic near and dear to my heart. I work and live in the Infosecurity world, and have WAY too many hobbies (physical security, public speaking, horse show announcing, and the psychology of geeks). In Infosec, we have an industry that is commoditizing, and specializing. The change, from generalists who do everything, to specialists, who do one thing and one thing only, is good and bad. The good is that the specialists delve very deeply in their specializations. Cool. But they don't have context, history, or the big picture. Bad. The idea of parallel play, co-working, etc, is one that was used extensively by the founders and plank owners of infosec. Nowadays? Not so much. I'm not sure, but I want to see how I can add this concept to my preso. Mind you, my preso is little more than some notes and a maelstrom of thoughts. I'll have to see how the solution precipitates. But I didn't want to steal anyone's ideas without mentioning it. I try not to be rude. Thanks! Joshua On Tue, Mar 29, 2011 at 2:04 PM, Alex Hillman dangerouslyawes...@gmail.comwrote: There's some other excellent quoatables from that article, btw, including: ...networking nights over margaritas were not what he wanted either, although he likes margaritas. And of course... Oh, a shower's critical, Hillman said. I'm coming from [working at] home, where there's no pants before noon and if I don't have to, no shower. Now, at least, I put on pants. Stupid pants. Stupid shower. :) /ah indyhall.org coworking in philadelphia On Tue, Mar 29, 2011 at 1:42 PM, Alex Hillman dangerouslyawes...@gmail.com wrote: The VERY first article about Indy Hall included reference of Parallel Play, back in 2007: http://articles.philly.com/2007-08-19/business/25229858_1_trade-ideas-work-at-home-web-entrepreneur It's not job-sharing, with two people taking turns in the same stall in the cube farm. Instead, think of co-working as an entrepreneurial version of parallel play, with owners of their own small businesses working side by side in a drop-in place that looks like a coffee cafe, minus the barista, with all the accoutrements of what's hip: high ceilings, beer fridge, pool table and Internet access. I've used it in conversation since, but I don't think I've written about it. I think there's a lot in that concept as well. -Alex /ah indyhall.org coworking in philadelphia On Tue, Mar 29, 2011 at 12:05 PM, Devin devinbalk...@gmail.com wrote: I think the 'parallel play' idea is brilliant. Is there more that can be drawn from the insight? -- 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 coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. 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 coworking@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. 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 coworking@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/coworking?hl=en.
Re: [Coworking] Re: psych and coworking
I can provide some similar context from the software development world, where I (typically) live. It's also undergone an interesting shift in commoditization and specialization. The people who know how to build and maintain ambiant networks for both producing and learning are the ones I see continually succeeding. Not surprisingly, this was how I started my career independently: I continually looked carefully to my professional network for inspiration as well as context, which ultimately helped me keep my edge without needing to a) be an expert in everything and b) become an expert in everything. If anything, my expertise became knowing my own boundaries and not just when to look elsewhere, but to where. I defined my first consulting team as a dynamic group of superheros or something like it. This model was based on small pieces loosely joined by Dave Weinberger (hat tip to Tara Hunt and Chris Messina for that making it to my library early on). Some key concepts: Our core team is small and powerful: full of ideas, talent, and drive. These characteristics get even stronger when we scale. It's about knowing when to say, *'I don't know, let's find someone who does'.* Harnessing the power of open source, community driven software and communication means we don't waste time doing things that are already done, and instead focus on doing things that stem from recognizing a new need. And from Weinberger's book (via Wikipedia): The web, Weinberger writes, is enabling us to rediscover what we've always known about being human: we are connected creatures in a connected world about which we care passionately. This stuff should be relevant to your paper, and quite frankly, everyone on this list. -Alex /ah indyhall.org coworking in philadelphia On Tue, Mar 29, 2011 at 2:12 PM, Joshua Marpet jmar...@datadevastation.comwrote: Alex, kudos for the honesty on the pants. :D Anyways, I'd like to collate all this. I'm working up a paper and talk on a topic near and dear to my heart. I work and live in the Infosecurity world, and have WAY too many hobbies (physical security, public speaking, horse show announcing, and the psychology of geeks). In Infosec, we have an industry that is commoditizing, and specializing. The change, from generalists who do everything, to specialists, who do one thing and one thing only, is good and bad. The good is that the specialists delve very deeply in their specializations. Cool. But they don't have context, history, or the big picture. Bad. The idea of parallel play, co-working, etc, is one that was used extensively by the founders and plank owners of infosec. Nowadays? Not so much. I'm not sure, but I want to see how I can add this concept to my preso. Mind you, my preso is little more than some notes and a maelstrom of thoughts. I'll have to see how the solution precipitates. But I didn't want to steal anyone's ideas without mentioning it. I try not to be rude. Thanks! Joshua On Tue, Mar 29, 2011 at 2:04 PM, Alex Hillman dangerouslyawes...@gmail.com wrote: There's some other excellent quoatables from that article, btw, including: ...networking nights over margaritas were not what he wanted either, although he likes margaritas. And of course... Oh, a shower's critical, Hillman said. I'm coming from [working at] home, where there's no pants before noon and if I don't have to, no shower. Now, at least, I put on pants. Stupid pants. Stupid shower. :) /ah indyhall.org coworking in philadelphia On Tue, Mar 29, 2011 at 1:42 PM, Alex Hillman dangerouslyawes...@gmail.com wrote: The VERY first article about Indy Hall included reference of Parallel Play, back in 2007: http://articles.philly.com/2007-08-19/business/25229858_1_trade-ideas-work-at-home-web-entrepreneur It's not job-sharing, with two people taking turns in the same stall in the cube farm. Instead, think of co-working as an entrepreneurial version of parallel play, with owners of their own small businesses working side by side in a drop-in place that looks like a coffee cafe, minus the barista, with all the accoutrements of what's hip: high ceilings, beer fridge, pool table and Internet access. I've used it in conversation since, but I don't think I've written about it. I think there's a lot in that concept as well. -Alex /ah indyhall.org coworking in philadelphia On Tue, Mar 29, 2011 at 12:05 PM, Devin devinbalk...@gmail.com wrote: I think the 'parallel play' idea is brilliant. Is there more that can be drawn from the insight? -- 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 coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/coworking?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are
[Coworking] Re: psych and coworking
Regarding parallel play-- Check out this article and pay special attention to the last paragraph. I've SEEN this happen when new coworkers join. (just substitute building blocks for laptops, drinking coffee, etc!) http://wondertime.go.com/learning/article/baby-parallel-play.html On Mar 29, 12:50 pm, Alex Hillman dangerouslyawes...@gmail.com wrote: I can provide some similar context from the software development world, where I (typically) live. It's also undergone an interesting shift in commoditization and specialization. The people who know how to build and maintain ambiant networks for both producing and learning are the ones I see continually succeeding. Not surprisingly, this was how I started my career independently: I continually looked carefully to my professional network for inspiration as well as context, which ultimately helped me keep my edge without needing to a) be an expert in everything and b) become an expert in everything. If anything, my expertise became knowing my own boundaries and not just when to look elsewhere, but to where. I defined my first consulting team as a dynamic group of superheros or something like it. This model was based on small pieces loosely joined by Dave Weinberger (hat tip to Tara Hunt and Chris Messina for that making it to my library early on). Some key concepts: Our core team is small and powerful: full of ideas, talent, and drive. These characteristics get even stronger when we scale. It's about knowing when to say, *'I don't know, let's find someone who does'.* Harnessing the power of open source, community driven software and communication means we don't waste time doing things that are already done, and instead focus on doing things that stem from recognizing a new need. And from Weinberger's book (via Wikipedia): The web, Weinberger writes, is enabling us to rediscover what we've always known about being human: we are connected creatures in a connected world about which we care passionately. This stuff should be relevant to your paper, and quite frankly, everyone on this list. -Alex /ah indyhall.org coworking in philadelphia On Tue, Mar 29, 2011 at 2:12 PM, Joshua Marpet jmar...@datadevastation.comwrote: Alex, kudos for the honesty on the pants. :D Anyways, I'd like to collate all this. I'm working up a paper and talk on a topic near and dear to my heart. I work and live in the Infosecurity world, and have WAY too many hobbies (physical security, public speaking, horse show announcing, and the psychology of geeks). In Infosec, we have an industry that is commoditizing, and specializing. The change, from generalists who do everything, to specialists, who do one thing and one thing only, is good and bad. The good is that the specialists delve very deeply in their specializations. Cool. But they don't have context, history, or the big picture. Bad. The idea of parallel play, co-working, etc, is one that was used extensively by the founders and plank owners of infosec. Nowadays? Not so much. I'm not sure, but I want to see how I can add this concept to my preso. Mind you, my preso is little more than some notes and a maelstrom of thoughts. I'll have to see how the solution precipitates. But I didn't want to steal anyone's ideas without mentioning it. I try not to be rude. Thanks! Joshua On Tue, Mar 29, 2011 at 2:04 PM, Alex Hillman dangerouslyawes...@gmail.com wrote: There's some other excellent quoatables from that article, btw, including: ...networking nights over margaritas were not what he wanted either, although he likes margaritas. And of course... Oh, a shower's critical, Hillman said. I'm coming from [working at] home, where there's no pants before noon and if I don't have to, no shower. Now, at least, I put on pants. Stupid pants. Stupid shower. :) /ah indyhall.org coworking in philadelphia On Tue, Mar 29, 2011 at 1:42 PM, Alex Hillman dangerouslyawes...@gmail.com wrote: The VERY first article about Indy Hall included reference of Parallel Play, back in 2007: http://articles.philly.com/2007-08-19/business/25229858_1_trade-ideas... It's not job-sharing, with two people taking turns in the same stall in the cube farm. Instead, think of co-working as an entrepreneurial version of parallel play, with owners of their own small businesses working side by side in a drop-in place that looks like a coffee cafe, minus the barista, with all the accoutrements of what's hip: high ceilings, beer fridge, pool table and Internet access. I've used it in conversation since, but I don't think I've written about it. I think there's a lot in that concept as well. -Alex /ah indyhall.org coworking in philadelphia On Tue, Mar 29, 2011 at 12:05 PM, Devin devinbalk...@gmail.com wrote: I think the 'parallel play' idea is brilliant. Is there more that can be drawn from
