When you first join a coworking community, it’s easy to just be a face in the crowd.
You might recognize faces or remember a few names, but even after a few weeks of coworking, you may still feel disconnected from your local coworking community.
Whether you’re new to the area, have a quieter personality or are just out of practice building new connections, you’ve come to the right place. Keep reading for some tips and tools to help you network and develop community at Cornerstone Coworking!
- Visit us regularly!
If you’re consistently showing up to Cornerstone Coworking, you’ve already won half the battle!
We know it’s easy to stick to your work-from-home routine — especially when chilly weather keeps you inside. But we encourage you to pick a day (or a few) each week where you know you can consistently join our coworking community.
Say you come once a week, every Monday. You’ll start recognizing the other coworkers who keep this same schedule and begin bumping into them while you grab a complimentary coffee or snack.
We understand you can’t keep this schedule every week, but a consistent rhythm allows you to cowork alongside people you recognize, even if you don’t know them well yet.
- Commit to spending part of your day in the common area.
Some days, you might need to grind through your to-do list or sit through meetings in one of our private meeting rooms, but when you have the opportunity, be sure to join other coworkers in our common space. And consider leaving your earbuds in their case!
This way, you’ll appear more approachable to other coworkers and might just overhear a question or conversation where you can add insight.
- Plan to meet a certain number of new people each week.
Maybe introducing yourself to someone new comes naturally to you. For others, the idea of meeting even one new person a week might make you feel a little queasy!
That’s why we’ve designed our coworking space to encourage interaction, especially around our coffee and snack bar. As you mix your cream and sugar or grab some mid-morning fuel, you’re sure to see other coworkers doing the same. Be sure to take this opportunity to introduce yourself and ask them about their day!
- Join us for events!
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No matter if you’re new to coworking or a seasoned professional, we’re glad you’ve joined our growing community! We look forward to seeing how your personality, skills and insights benefit all of us here at Cornerstone Coworking.