Where do you COLLABORATE with other Entrepreneurs?
People question the use of a
shared workspace until they experience it first hand. It can foster
collaboration, promote learning, and nurture a strong culture. It’s a
great idea for solo entrepreneurs, freelancers and small business owners
to support collaboration.
There’s
a natural rhythm to collaboration within a shared workspace. People
need to focus alone but also in pairs to generate ideas or process
information. When they come together as a group they are able to build
on those ideas and take next steps. Working
alone is not always effective. There is an increased focus when you
are surrounded by others working as well. Working at home or in coffee
shops or libraries isn’t the answer—at least not for the long term. Too
much remote work creates its own set of problems, such as diminished
knowledge transfer, decreased engagement, cultural disconnect, and a
slew of new distractions. And, of course, it makes collaboration more
difficult.
A
coworking space encourages entrepreneurs to collaborate outside of the
box by not working alone in their closed-off home office. Having a
“go-to collaborative” space often allows people to discuss their crazy
ideas and opportunities, plus solve real problems.
