Don’t go it alone – collaboration & the case for engineering serendipity
Collaboration and why people need people – following on……part of the #PoweringProductivity series.
the case for Engineering Serendipity
“We still have no idea how to pursue what former U.S. Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld famously described as “unknown unknowns.” … It’s not enough to ask where good ideas come from — we need to rethink how we go about finding them.”
The article refers to laboratories relocating and throwing new collaborations together – and the architectural hoops they’re jumping through to have Silicon Valley campuses maximise “casual collisions of the workforce.”
Here’s what came of such a “casual collision” in a coworking space:
A digital marketer and a website designer take desks in a coworking office.
A tech startup needs some digital marketing help.
The tech founder’s brother-in-law needs a website – and by the way some marketing.
A new business is born – a campaign launched and a Dani Award won – in Year One!
And sometimes the relationships and connections just aren’t all that obvious. And not even immediately fruitful. This collaboration arose from a BizCamp introduction:
An accountant moves into business consultancy
He puts together a team – 3 of the five include a Dublin Engineer, a Newry Coach,
an Antrim Web Designer and a Limerick expert in tender preparations.
It goes nowhere. The accountant disappears into solo consultancy work.
Two years later the Engineer & the Tender Expert win a major contract for a third party
Three years on the Coach & Web Designer launch an AR/VR product for Travel & Tourism
Five years on the referrals among the four continue.
Join us – over lunch – virtually or in person. Tell us what you think you need to know – you just might meet the person you need to know.
So bring your expertise – or your passion for learning to one of the upcoming Thursday Lunch & Learn sessions – Monthly at the Hub Newry or virtually – every week! See our events list
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Suzanne Murdock
MD & Co Founder
Hi, I’m Suzanne Murdock - Co-Founder & Operator of The Hub Newry, a neighbourhood coworking and flexible workspace in the heart of Newry. For over 13 years I’ve worked closely with micro business owners, remote workers, growing teams and coworking operators, helping create calmer, more sustainable ways of working that support both people and performance. Alongside running The Hub, I also coach and mentor purpose-led business owners and neighbourhood coworking/flex space operators who are often quietly carrying a lot behind the scenes. My work focuses on helping people create more clarity, structure and momentum within real-life time, energy and capacity - without losing the human side of what they’re building. Much of what I write about here explores: • flexible and hybrid working • neighbourhood coworking and local business ecosystems • leadership, energy and decision fatigue • creating supportive environments where people can do their best work • balancing ambition with real life If you’re exploring workspace options, navigating change in your business, or simply trying to create a steadier and more sustainable way of working, you’re very welcome to get in touch. You can connect with me through The Hub Newry or email me at suzanne@thehubnewry.com 💛
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