Priya N. · Kestrel Labs
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What is coworking community management?
Coworking community management is the work of connecting members, running events and creating a culture that makes people want to work in your space. It is often the main reason members choose one coworking space over another. Coworking community software gives community managers the tools to do this at scale: a feed, a member directory, events, announcements and data on what is working.
Why community drives coworking retention
Members who know other members stay longer. When people find clients, collaborators and friends in your space, leaving means losing that network. Strong coworking communities see higher renewals, more referrals and more upgrades from flex to dedicated desks and private offices.
Coworking community ideas that work
- A weekly breakfast or lunch where new members are introduced.
- Skill-share sessions led by members.
- Office hours with lawyers, accountants or investors from your network.
- Member spotlights in the feed.
- Rewards for taking part, with points that can be spent in your café. See the coworking member rewards program.
Why community belongs in your member app
Members rarely install a separate community app. When the feed, events and directory live in the same coworking member app they use to book rooms and unlock doors, they see community activity every day. That is why CoSpaceCollab builds community into the core coworking space management software instead of treating it as an add-on.