Coworking events are the key
to building a community . They can help build relationships between current
members through increased shared workplace satisfaction, recruit prospective
members, and even benefit the local community. But it always takes a constant
stream of event ideas to keep the community engaged.
Below is a list of coworking
and event ideas that you should use to strategically strengthen the sense of
community in your co-working space in Finsbury park.
Event ideas for coworkings
#1 Happy Hour :
A favorite of all. Help
members close out their business day with a beer or glass of wine. Schedule a
happy hour on fixed days (for example every Friday) and start around 4pm so
that members are more attentive and find the time to attend.
#2 Eating and Learning:
During a meal, host a
brainstorming session or a social meal. Another approach is to bring in outside
experts to advise coworking members on topics of interest to them, whether it's
scheduling, accounting, or work-life balance. Let members guide
meal topics to ensure their interest.
#3 Networking Events:
The most effective networking
event ideas put the organizer in charge of making connections. Instead of
having a room full of people hoping to find someone who can help them grow
personally or professionally, screen attendees to ensure everyone meets someone
of interest to them.
#4 Create moments of pause:
The design of modern offices
must include rest areas and fun areas. Provide classic board games in common
spaces to encourage member interaction or simply offer coffee. Space
permitting, ping pong or foosball tournaments always draw a crowd.
#5
Day Trips :
A change of scenery may be
just what your tenants need. Organize group activities for team building and
shared experiences. It can be a day at the beach -literally-, in the country,
seeing a show or doing confidence exercises. Plan a variety of activities to
engage different members throughout the calendar.
#6 Bringing the Family Day :
Employees are happy when their families are
happy. So have an occasional networking event that encourages users to bring their
family. It will be conducive to casual conversation, and nothing breaks down
barriers like children.
#7 …and the pet:
If due to the demographics of
the space or there are no days off, encourage coworking members to bring their
pet. Just take care of the noise and make users aware of these issues.
#8 Guest Speakers:
Host a keynote or
presentation by an industry thought leader, either in-house or through a Ted-X
talk . Not only will it be a great opportunity to network, but everyone will
walk away with a new perspective and much-needed motivation.
#9
Bike Day:
Try organizing a group of
cyclists to ride to work together that day, or any day you choose to start.
Then try to keep it up for the rest of the year.
#10 Book Club:
Are your tenants in a literary
mood? Perhaps some of your co-workers are also fond of reading. Form a group,
choose a book and serve a wine... it can be the recipe for a great evening.
