Equipping Students with Real-World Workspace Knowledge for Tomorrow's Careers
The way people work and where they work have changed. Universities have a chance to give students a clearer picture of what they'll face as founders, freelancers, managers, or part of growing companies. Around the World in 250 Coworking Spaces offers real-world stories and lessons from hundreds of coworking spaces worldwide, showing how communities are built, how businesses are launched, and how workspaces are designed to bring people together.
This resource fits naturally into courses on business management, entrepreneurship, workplace design, urban planning, community building, and future of work studies, helping students move beyond theory and learn how it all comes together in practice.
At University of St.Gallen's, discussing coworking spaces and their social and economic impact.Bringing Coworking to Students
Pauline presenting to Vlerick Business School students about coworking spaces and their impact on entrepreneurship.What's do students field days look like?
These field experiences move beyond the classroom, showing students how real businesses are built, how teams work together, and how physical spaces shape behavior.
- Interactive Workshops: Hands-on sessions where students can engage with coworking space managers and entrepreneurs.
- Field Visits: Guided tours of local coworking spaces to observe operations and community dynamics.
- Real Conversations & Networking: Opportunities to meet industry professionals, alumni, and local founders, and hear how coworking plays out in the real world.
- Collaborative Group Projects: Team-based challenges that let students apply what they’re learning and problem-solve like real operators.
- Guest Speakers: First-hand stories from coworking founders, community leaders, and entrepreneurs who’ve built thriving spaces.
- Case Studies: Deep dives into successful coworking models, exploring both what worked and what was harder than expected.
- Practical Lessons: Concrete insights on community building, entrepreneurship, operations, and how workspaces shape the way people work.
- Take-Home Resources: Guides, templates, and reading materials that students can reference as they continue their studies or launch their own projects.
- Open Q&A & Feedback Sessions: Dedicated time for students to reflect, ask questions, and share what stood out most in their experience.
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What's Inside the Book
Around the World in 250 Coworking Spaces offers more than just a snapshot of the industry, it’s a deep dive into how work is changing and what it takes to design spaces, businesses, and communities that thrive.
Inside, you’ll find:
- Global Field Research: First-hand insights from 250 coworking spaces across five continents, offering a rare international perspective on how coworking looks and works around the world.
- Business Models & Operations: Real-world examples of how coworking businesses are structured, how they generate revenue, and how operators adapt to different markets and member needs.
- Space Design & Architecture: How the best spaces are intentionally designed not just for aesthetics, but to foster productivity, collaboration, and belonging.
- Community Building Strategies: Tangible approaches to creating engaged, meaningful communities where members stay, grow, and contribute.
- Future of Work Trends: Emerging patterns in how people work, where they work, and how coworking continues to evolve alongside broader shifts in work culture.
- Social & Economic Impact: Emerging patterns in how people work, where they work, and how coworking continues to evolve alongside broader shifts in work culture.
- Management & Leadership Lessons: Practical insights into leading teams, managing daily operations, and building strong internal cultures inside coworking businesses.
- Member Experience & Service Design: How coworking operators listen to, serve, and adapt to the real needs of their members, creating experiences that keep people coming back.
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Teaching Materials Availability
We’ve built supporting resources to help universities easily bring these lessons into the classroom, whether for lectures, workshops, or student projects.
- Workshop Guides: Ready-to-use lesson plans with interactive exercises and activities for students to apply what they learn.
- Discussion Starters: Thoughtful prompts and questions designed to spark real conversations around work, community, and entrepreneurship.
- Presentation Slides: Clean, professional slides that cover key topics and help structure your lectures or seminars.
- Case Studies: Detailed examples from coworking spaces worldwide, showing what works, what doesn't, and why.
- Student Assessment Tools: Simple ways to evaluate student understanding and encourage reflection throughout the course.
- Fieldwork Templates: Practical frameworks students can use to conduct their own research or analyze coworking spaces in their local area.
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