Your Brave Ideas Weekly Review
Caleb Parker
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Happy Friday!
I hope your week has been great!
The sun came out in London, even if the temperatures were brisk in the morning.
This week had a lot of content, which I'm sure you'll enjoy!
But first, check out our next roundtable...
Brave Ideas Roundtable: Strategies to accelerate the flex sales?cycle
25 June: 3-5pm
For forward-thinking professionals eager to explore innovative approaches that drive business growth in the flexible workspace sector.
Event Highlights:
Is it time for a culture shift in the office real estate industry?
This week I was inspired to speak up on behalf of the many conversations I've had lately with colleagues across office real estate.
In a LinkedIn post I listed some of the examples of toxic culture that continue to exist in our industry. If we thought Covid was a threat to the office, I'm here to tell you that toxic culture is a bigger threat.
My post has gotten some traction, but I'd love to see this topic get covered in our industry's media (wink wink Samantha McClary )
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This Week's Brain Food
Brave Ideas is curated by Lucy McInally and features ideas, insights, best practices and analysis all categorized under the 6 Pillars of Space-as-a-Service.
Be sure to forward this to your favorite colleague and help them grow!
COMMUNITY
What’s The Point Of A Coworking Space?
asks Emma Ascott
Unlike a traditional office, where the social circle is largely confined to one’s colleagues, a coworking space brings together professionals from a diverse range of industries and backgrounds. Read Emma’s Allwork.Space article .
For People Running Any Community, it is Lonely
says Bernie J Mitchell
Community conjures up something different for everyone when we hear that word. Read more from Bernie.
“We Have a Biological Need to Connect with Others”
Suzanne Murdock quoting Dr. Rangan Chaterjee
This is what the coworking and flex industry is so great at, whether it be connecting people in our spaces, local community initiatives and / or connecting and engaging with those in our more rural community networks and including them in our partnerships and events. Read more from Suzanne.
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality-Driven Offices Observation
by Carlo Benigni ?? , Development Management Partner at Brave
Office buildings are undergoing significant changes, a trend that started before COVID-19 and has only accelerated. Read more from Carlo .
Think Beyond Brick: Top Strategies for Generating Revenue Outside the Fixed Office
by Andrea Pirrotti-Dranchak (MBA) in conversation with Natasha Asare
Forward-thinking owners and operators are transforming both indoor and outdoor areas into revenue-generating assets that align with and enhance modern work. Read Andrea’s Allwork.Space article .
TECHNOLOGY
Is PropTech still around?
by Bogdan Nicoar? , Founder & CEO at Bright Spaces
With many things in our history, property technology will become so embedded in real estate processes, that we won’t use the term anymore. Read more from Bogdan
It is All About Data and Convenience
says Nella Pang , Brave Board Member
领英推荐
I have so much tech readily available to me at home… why can’t we have this in our business? Read more from Nella .?
The Opportunity for the Real Estate Industry to be Much Smarter is Huge
says Antony Slumbers , Brave Board Member
That’s the great advantage of Generative AI. Read more from Antony. ?
WORKSPACES
Creating Inclusive Workplaces
in conversation with Emily Breder and Alex Young
Alex shares practical advice on advocating for accessibility needs, designing spaces to be universally accessible, and listening to those who face accessibility challenges. Tap into the conversation of the Coworking Values podcast. ?
The Future of Resilient Design
by Cheryl Durst
Now and again, we all need a friendly reminder that design is an incredible force for optimism. It’s about encouraging and amplifying all that we are as human beings. Read Cheryl’s Allwork.Space article .
MANAGEMENT
Strength in Numbers: The Power of Partnerships in Flex
by Camille Herinckx , CCO at NCG ?
It’s only right that we focus on the power of partnerships in flex – after all, collaboration is so often at the heart of what people love about flex spaces, and that starts with those creating and running space. Read Camille’s article. ?
In-Office is Dead, and Remote Work is Dead
says Dave Cairns , Brave Board Member
Future of Work intellectuals hate the term hybrid, and I get it. But we all need to accept that terms enter and exit the Zeitgeist as and when their purpose is needed or not. Read more from Dave .
Coworking is Moving to the Suburbs
says Justin Fox
The industry is betting on locations where employees can go without having to endure long commutes. Read Justin’s Bloomberg article.?
BRAND
Embrace the Long Game
says Cat Johnson
Building trust takes time. Building a brand takes time. Read more From Cat. ?
New Members Learn About Your Space… From Other Members
says Abigail Schilling
Make it easy for your members to spread the word. Recognition goes a lonnnng way — give high-fives (virtual or real) for introductions. Read more from Abigail .?
FINANCE
Have We Found the Solution to Valuing Flex Office Space?
asks Caleb Parker , Founder of Brave, in conversation with Sam Gamble , Brave Board Member
Will there be a shift towards permanent capital as investors, landlords, and operators adapt to the changing dynamics of financing office real estate? Tap into the conversation .?
The Flight to Debt-Free Landlords
by Avison Young
As the industry faces higher for longer interest rates that increase the cost of refinancing amid a so-called ‘wall of maturities,’ the $2.2 trillion of commercial real estate debt that will become due between now and the end of 2027, tenants and their brokers are increasingly scrutinizing landlords’ capital stacks. Read the article .?
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Caleb