For owners looking to elevate their shared workspaces beyond convenient rental desks, actively
cultivating community creates the competitive edge that retains members for the long term. Here are key strategies to facilitate natural relationship building that keeps your collaborative hub buzzing.
Promote Natural Collision Points
- Incorporate unique room configurations for groups to collaborate – like lounges convertible to workshop zones
- Have recreational areas with modular furnishings for casual gatherings
- Enable quick face-to-face meetings over remaining isolated at desks
Host Recurring Social Events
- Arrange regular happy hours for informal chats to know colleagues beyond work
- Organize seasonal parties, and speaker sessions for members to mingle more personally
- Consider retreats that let members bond around shared interests in a fresh setting
Facilitate Community Cultivation Digitally
- Implement community platforms like Slack for conversations to flow easily from online to offline
- Digitally extending interactions provides location flexibility
- Tools allow relationships kicking off in person to continue virtually
Tap Local Partners to Enrich Member Experiences
- Integrate local businesses through pop-ups or exclusive discounts for area services
- Partnerships support neighborhood establishments
- Also, provides meaningful ways for members to explore the community
Host Knowledge-Sharing Sessions
- Have “ask me anything” sessions where professionals generously share insights with emerging founders
- Arrange open talks on topics from legal tips to technical tutorials
- This mutual support opens up avenues for innovation
The broader goal is to create multifaceted touchpoints that transform your center into a beloved, uplifting community ecosystem for members to thrive in – professionally and personally.
