[Coworking] Re: Checklist for opening a space
Hi Cecilia! I see your name on the list so whatever happened, it worked! Angel On Wednesday, June 14, 2017 at 6:46:19 AM UTC-6, Cecilia Neher wrote: > > Angel, > I'm trying to subscribe, but nothing happens when I click the subscribe > button actually, the button doesn't activate at all... > Cecilia > > On Monday, June 12, 2017 at 4:43:27 PM UTC-4, Angel Kwiatkowski wrote: >> >> I'm reviving this thread! I'm so thankful to Eli for putting up this >> checklist all those years ago. 2011! >> >> I've recently discovered that most of the coworking resources available >> for helping you launch don't actually help you launch. They are checklists >> but there is no meat on the bones. I've just completed the first of 6 >> sections in my new Ultimate Coworking Launch Sequence. I'm so excited to >> share it with the world. It'll be ready in about 10 weeks. If you are >> interested, you can get on my list and I'll release a portion of each new >> section as they are complete. A small part of it will be a checklist but >> more importantly, it'll give you thought provoking questions to answer, >> space to process your thoughts and action items that I consider essential >> to a successful launch. As with all my resources, it'll be about the people >> first! >> Link to sign up >> http://coherecommunity.com/launch-checklist-for-a-coworking-space >> >> On Thursday, February 24, 2011 at 12:38:09 PM UTC-7, Eli Malinsky wrote: >>> >>> Hey all, >>> >>> CSI is on the cusp of opening its next space and our team gathered to >>> assemble a checklist of 'things to do' based on past experience. We >>> have a good list but I wonder if there are any existing examples. I'd >>> be happy to combine them with our own thoughts and circulate a more >>> comprehensive document (unless someone out there really nailed it). >>> >>> I'm thinking of steps from business planning and site selection down >>> to nitty gritty details like lease agreements, cabling/internet >>> infrastructure, insurance etc. >>> >>> Let me knowthanks all! >>> >>> Eli Malinsky >>> Centre for Social Innovation >>> Toronto, Canada >> >> -- 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 coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[Coworking] Re: Checklist for opening a space
Angel, I'm trying to subscribe, but nothing happens when I click the subscribe button actually, the button doesn't activate at all... Cecilia On Monday, June 12, 2017 at 4:43:27 PM UTC-4, Angel Kwiatkowski wrote: > > I'm reviving this thread! I'm so thankful to Eli for putting up this > checklist all those years ago. 2011! > > I've recently discovered that most of the coworking resources available > for helping you launch don't actually help you launch. They are checklists > but there is no meat on the bones. I've just completed the first of 6 > sections in my new Ultimate Coworking Launch Sequence. I'm so excited to > share it with the world. It'll be ready in about 10 weeks. If you are > interested, you can get on my list and I'll release a portion of each new > section as they are complete. A small part of it will be a checklist but > more importantly, it'll give you thought provoking questions to answer, > space to process your thoughts and action items that I consider essential > to a successful launch. As with all my resources, it'll be about the people > first! > Link to sign up > http://coherecommunity.com/launch-checklist-for-a-coworking-space > > On Thursday, February 24, 2011 at 12:38:09 PM UTC-7, Eli Malinsky wrote: >> >> Hey all, >> >> CSI is on the cusp of opening its next space and our team gathered to >> assemble a checklist of 'things to do' based on past experience. We >> have a good list but I wonder if there are any existing examples. I'd >> be happy to combine them with our own thoughts and circulate a more >> comprehensive document (unless someone out there really nailed it). >> >> I'm thinking of steps from business planning and site selection down >> to nitty gritty details like lease agreements, cabling/internet >> infrastructure, insurance etc. >> >> Let me knowthanks all! >> >> Eli Malinsky >> Centre for Social Innovation >> Toronto, Canada > > -- 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 coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[Coworking] Re: Checklist for opening a space
Looking forward to it. Signed up for it. Great you keep contributing over so many years. Will you share it on the coworking wiki later? Cheers Thilo On Monday, June 12, 2017 at 3:43:27 PM UTC-5, Angel Kwiatkowski wrote: > > I'm reviving this thread! I'm so thankful to Eli for putting up this > checklist all those years ago. 2011! > > I've recently discovered that most of the coworking resources available > for helping you launch don't actually help you launch. They are checklists > but there is no meat on the bones. I've just completed the first of 6 > sections in my new Ultimate Coworking Launch Sequence. I'm so excited to > share it with the world. It'll be ready in about 10 weeks. If you are > interested, you can get on my list and I'll release a portion of each new > section as they are complete. A small part of it will be a checklist but > more importantly, it'll give you thought provoking questions to answer, > space to process your thoughts and action items that I consider essential > to a successful launch. As with all my resources, it'll be about the people > first! > Link to sign up > http://coherecommunity.com/launch-checklist-for-a-coworking-space > > On Thursday, February 24, 2011 at 12:38:09 PM UTC-7, Eli Malinsky wrote: >> >> Hey all, >> >> CSI is on the cusp of opening its next space and our team gathered to >> assemble a checklist of 'things to do' based on past experience. We >> have a good list but I wonder if there are any existing examples. I'd >> be happy to combine them with our own thoughts and circulate a more >> comprehensive document (unless someone out there really nailed it). >> >> I'm thinking of steps from business planning and site selection down >> to nitty gritty details like lease agreements, cabling/internet >> infrastructure, insurance etc. >> >> Let me knowthanks all! >> >> Eli Malinsky >> Centre for Social Innovation >> Toronto, Canada > > -- 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 coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[Coworking] Re: Checklist for opening a space
I'm reviving this thread! I'm so thankful to Eli for putting up this checklist all those years ago. 2011! I've recently discovered that most of the coworking resources available for helping you launch don't actually help you launch. They are checklists but there is no meat on the bones. I've just completed the first of 6 sections in my new Ultimate Coworking Launch Sequence. I'm so excited to share it with the world. It'll be ready in about 10 weeks. If you are interested, you can get on my list and I'll release a portion of each new section as they are complete. A small part of it will be a checklist but more importantly, it'll give you thought provoking questions to answer, space to process your thoughts and action items that I consider essential to a successful launch. As with all my resources, it'll be about the people first! Link to sign up http://coherecommunity.com/launch-checklist-for-a-coworking-space On Thursday, February 24, 2011 at 12:38:09 PM UTC-7, Eli Malinsky wrote: > > Hey all, > > CSI is on the cusp of opening its next space and our team gathered to > assemble a checklist of 'things to do' based on past experience. We > have a good list but I wonder if there are any existing examples. I'd > be happy to combine them with our own thoughts and circulate a more > comprehensive document (unless someone out there really nailed it). > > I'm thinking of steps from business planning and site selection down > to nitty gritty details like lease agreements, cabling/internet > infrastructure, insurance etc. > > Let me knowthanks all! > > Eli Malinsky > Centre for Social Innovation > Toronto, Canada -- 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 coworking+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[Coworking] Re: Checklist for opening a space
pariSoma just completed a move from a 2200 sqft space to a 10,000 sqft space in the span of 2 days :D. We're really excited, and things are obviously still getting settled in. We were lucky enough to move into a space where the previous tenants were starting their new office from scratch, so there were a lot of pieces left behind, meaning our cost to move hasn't been outrageous and we were able to leave a lot of furniture decisions until later. I've been working on the move for a couple of months, and here are some takeaways: - Get your existing community involved early! Show them what you're thinking, ask for ideas, and give them ownership of some tasks during the actual move. If they feel like the space is theirs in some way, they'll bring an even stronger vibe to the community and want to show your space off more. - Be flexible in your plans. Inevitably, something takes longer or shorter or isn't as clean as you expected. Be prepared for this and don't freak out, your members will understand - Pizza and beer are the way to any coworker's heart :) Things that need to be planned early: - Internet (ISP) - Internet (IT/network) - Access/security. We called around to around 6 places to get estimates on security and keyless entry, which has already proven itself worthwhile. - Furniture and rough layout. This will definitely change day-of as you see what the space actually looks like with stuff in it. Considerations in planning your space: - Social areas vs work areas. It's easy to try to cram as many desks in as you can, but what will make your space unique is having a great place for people to congregate. Mix couches, coffee tables, and armchairs into your space - Power/access for your desks. Our space is REALLY well wired (it's the old Razorfish office) but we still needed to acquire some power strips - Storage. For some reason, there can never be enough storage. If you don't have closets built into your space, take the time to think about cabinetry, shelves, etc. - Phone calls. We've taken a couple of old cubicle parts from the previous tenants and created a few call spaces, but we'll be adding more as time passes as well. Just some quick takeaways... I'm sure I'll have more to add as we get fully up and running here. Cheers, Anne a...@parisoma.com On Feb 27, 8:38 pm, kleverdog davidosh...@gmail.com wrote: My checklist seems to get bigger and bigger everyday and I am struggling with just prioritizing. Like Mojo, we're supposed to get into our space next week and hope to be open in April. I'd be happy to share my list and build up a resource for people who are starting out on the same path. On Feb 26, 5:40 am, Mojo Coworking cmca...@native-marketing.com wrote: This is a great idea and one that would help right now as Mojo Coworking is gearing up to open on April 1. Someone mentioned posting your starting list as a wiki that we could all edit. As I'm going through the process I could easily add to it. Today is buying paint for interior walls, and calling the electric company to have power switched over beginning March 1 when I take possession. On Feb 24, 2:38 pm, Eli Malinsky e...@socialinnovation.ca wrote: Hey all, CSI is on the cusp of opening its next space and our team gathered to assemble a checklist of 'things to do' based on past experience. We have a good list but I wonder if there are any existing examples. I'd be happy to combine them with our own thoughts and circulate a more comprehensive document (unless someone out there really nailed it). I'm thinking of steps from business planning and site selection down to nitty gritty details like lease agreements, cabling/internet infrastructure, insurance etc. Let me knowthanks all! Eli Malinsky Centre for Social Innovation Toronto, Canada -- 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: Checklist for opening a space
Hey all, Okay, so I put our list on a Google Doc, which you can access here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1waBLyi4mbVw8RTqT7QUf3uPx2CA2vCNyBJZBUQytAUI/edit?hl=enauthkey=CIy4vUs My goal wasn't to create a MasterLis of 'everything to know' about setting up and managing a space, but instead to create a checklist of 'practical' considerations...the details that sometimes aren't obvious for those startine new (and which are too easily forgotten by those who have walked down the road before)... i'm not sure this format will work for others and I am sure there is a TON I am missing... please do jump in and add what you can, and reorganize if you think it would be helpful... Hopefully some of these notes will be helpful to you.. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1waBLyi4mbVw8RTqT7QUf3uPx2CA2vCNyBJZBUQytAUI/edit?hl=enauthkey=CIy4vUs Eli Malinsky Centre for Social Innovation Toronto, Canada -- 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: Checklist for opening a space
Anne, Please feel free to give me a call about your access control and security. I am not a contractor, nor do I enjoy installing wiring, but I speak about access control systems and security at conferences. (And video security, and facial recognition, and digital forensics) (You ever have WAY too many hobbies?) I'd be happy to tell you if you are getting ripped off, and if the systems being installed are state of the art, or state of last decade's art. :) And no, no charge. I do not make money off of this. I am offering as a favor. (You could offer me a couple of membership days. ;) ) Not that I'm likely to use them. I'm east coast. But it would be cool to have when I make it over there for conferences and such. Joshua Marpet jmar...@datadevastation.com 908-916-7764 On Mon, Feb 28, 2011 at 1:04 PM, Anne annetgo...@gmail.com wrote: pariSoma just completed a move from a 2200 sqft space to a 10,000 sqft space in the span of 2 days :D. We're really excited, and things are obviously still getting settled in. We were lucky enough to move into a space where the previous tenants were starting their new office from scratch, so there were a lot of pieces left behind, meaning our cost to move hasn't been outrageous and we were able to leave a lot of furniture decisions until later. I've been working on the move for a couple of months, and here are some takeaways: - Get your existing community involved early! Show them what you're thinking, ask for ideas, and give them ownership of some tasks during the actual move. If they feel like the space is theirs in some way, they'll bring an even stronger vibe to the community and want to show your space off more. - Be flexible in your plans. Inevitably, something takes longer or shorter or isn't as clean as you expected. Be prepared for this and don't freak out, your members will understand - Pizza and beer are the way to any coworker's heart :) Things that need to be planned early: - Internet (ISP) - Internet (IT/network) - Access/security. We called around to around 6 places to get estimates on security and keyless entry, which has already proven itself worthwhile. - Furniture and rough layout. This will definitely change day-of as you see what the space actually looks like with stuff in it. Considerations in planning your space: - Social areas vs work areas. It's easy to try to cram as many desks in as you can, but what will make your space unique is having a great place for people to congregate. Mix couches, coffee tables, and armchairs into your space - Power/access for your desks. Our space is REALLY well wired (it's the old Razorfish office) but we still needed to acquire some power strips - Storage. For some reason, there can never be enough storage. If you don't have closets built into your space, take the time to think about cabinetry, shelves, etc. - Phone calls. We've taken a couple of old cubicle parts from the previous tenants and created a few call spaces, but we'll be adding more as time passes as well. Just some quick takeaways... I'm sure I'll have more to add as we get fully up and running here. Cheers, Anne a...@parisoma.com On Feb 27, 8:38 pm, kleverdog davidosh...@gmail.com wrote: My checklist seems to get bigger and bigger everyday and I am struggling with just prioritizing. Like Mojo, we're supposed to get into our space next week and hope to be open in April. I'd be happy to share my list and build up a resource for people who are starting out on the same path. On Feb 26, 5:40 am, Mojo Coworking cmca...@native-marketing.com wrote: This is a great idea and one that would help right now as Mojo Coworking is gearing up to open on April 1. Someone mentioned posting your starting list as a wiki that we could all edit. As I'm going through the process I could easily add to it. Today is buying paint for interior walls, and calling the electric company to have power switched over beginning March 1 when I take possession. On Feb 24, 2:38 pm, Eli Malinsky e...@socialinnovation.ca wrote: Hey all, CSI is on the cusp of opening its next space and our team gathered to assemble a checklist of 'things to do' based on past experience. We have a good list but I wonder if there are any existing examples. I'd be happy to combine them with our own thoughts and circulate a more comprehensive document (unless someone out there really nailed it). I'm thinking of steps from business planning and site selection down to nitty gritty details like lease agreements, cabling/internet infrastructure, insurance etc. Let me knowthanks all! Eli Malinsky Centre for Social Innovation Toronto, Canada -- 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
[Coworking] Re: Checklist for opening a space
This is a great idea and one that would help right now as Mojo Coworking is gearing up to open on April 1. Someone mentioned posting your starting list as a wiki that we could all edit. As I'm going through the process I could easily add to it. Today is buying paint for interior walls, and calling the electric company to have power switched over beginning March 1 when I take possession. On Feb 24, 2:38 pm, Eli Malinsky e...@socialinnovation.ca wrote: Hey all, CSI is on the cusp of opening its next space and our team gathered to assemble a checklist of 'things to do' based on past experience. We have a good list but I wonder if there are any existing examples. I'd be happy to combine them with our own thoughts and circulate a more comprehensive document (unless someone out there really nailed it). I'm thinking of steps from business planning and site selection down to nitty gritty details like lease agreements, cabling/internet infrastructure, insurance etc. Let me knowthanks all! Eli Malinsky Centre for Social Innovation Toronto, Canada -- 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: Checklist for opening a space
Agree with Joshua :) On Feb 24, 10:39 pm, Joshua Marpet jmar...@datadevastation.com wrote: Eli, If/when you get that list together, mind making a copy public, and able to edit? Wiki style? I think it would be a valuable resource. Joshua On Thu, Feb 24, 2011 at 2:38 PM, Eli Malinsky e...@socialinnovation.cawrote: Hey all, CSI is on the cusp of opening its next space and our team gathered to assemble a checklist of 'things to do' based on past experience. We have a good list but I wonder if there are any existing examples. I'd be happy to combine them with our own thoughts and circulate a more comprehensive document (unless someone out there really nailed it). I'm thinking of steps from business planning and site selection down to nitty gritty details like lease agreements, cabling/internet infrastructure, insurance etc. Let me knowthanks all! Eli Malinsky Centre for Social Innovation Toronto, Canada -- 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.
