Coworking is an emerging trend for a new pattern for working. Typically work-at-home professionals or independent contractors or people who travel frequently end up working in relative isolation. Coworking is the social gathering of a group of people, who are still working independently, but who share values and who are interested in the synergy that can happen from working with talented people in the same space.
Some coworking spaces were developed by nomadic internet entrepreneurs seeking an alternative to working in coffeeshops and cafes, or to isolation in independent or home offices. Business accelerators, business incubators and executive suites do not seem to fit into the coworking model, because they often miss the social, collaborative, and informal aspects of the process, with management practices closer to that of a Cooperative, including a focus on community rather than profit. Many of the coworking participants are also participants in BarCamp and other related open source technology activities.
#1 by Tomas O'Leary on January 7, 2009 - 9:58 pm
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E-COworking Opportunity in the Garden of Ireland
Our environmental design practice, MosArt, based in Wicklow Town is considering the possibility of establishing an Eco-Coworking facility with the aim of providing a stimulating, modern office environment for sole-traders interested in all types of green-business, whether BER Assessors, Solar Installers, Consultants, whatever…
#2 by Sylvia on January 27, 2009 - 1:02 pm
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How about including explanations or links to definitions of bedouin, hotdesking, and Jelly also? I’m a first-time visitor to the site and I’m trying to get a handle on what it’s all about. Just a suggestion.