Well, not quite free…Co-mentoring is where someone mentors you in exchange for you mentoring them (or someone else in the group) for free, so it’s a fair exchange.

What is business mentoring?

Mentoring is a ‘structured one-to-one relationship that focuses on the needs of the mentored participant’. Its aimed at sharing knowledge and encouraging individual development. It’s particularly useful for business plans, project planning, setting personal or business goals, problem-solving, making key decisions and generally working out ‘where am I going?’

How do I find out more?

We’re holding a lunchtime discussion on Tuesday 9 November at 1pm at the Exchange, led by Steve Chapman. Steve has had many years experience in the film and media sector of training, advising, coaching and mentoring. We’ll discuss in more detail some of the key concepts and skills involved in mentoring and see if we can set up our own co-mentoring group.

When and where?

Moseley Exchange, Tuesday 9th November at 1pm. All members and trial pass users welcome.

We are extremely pleased to be named as one of the top 10 co-working spaces in the UK by Creative Boom, a national online magazine for the creative industries.

We are also excited to have received a mention in the current issue of Birmingham Post Lite (on page 11).

If you’d like to try co-working with our friendly bunch, why not get a Trial Pass for 5 free entrances over the space of a month or come along to any of our regular events.

Two new additions to the list of co-working spaces around the world thanks to Angela Dickson in Coventry…

• The Old Broadcasting House in Leeds
• Brighton Desk Space …in Brighton

Especially nice to see the Old Broadcasting House which I used to walk past every day on the way to Uni.

Thanks Angela

Another New York entry on our list of other co-working spaces around the world is the Treehouse in Brooklyn – looks so cosy!

Take a look at their website for more gorgeous photos. We love the mix match furniture…

The list of links to all the other co-working spaces we’ve found so far is on the right hand side. If you know of any more then let us know.

Karin

The latest addition to our ever-growing list of co-working spaces around the world is The Cube in Shoreditch, London. Looks lovely – looking forward to checking it out next time I’m in London!

Links to the other spaces on our list are on the right hand side…

The Urban Hive

Today’s addition to the list of other co-working spaces around the world is The Urban Hive in Sacramento, California.

Love the loft feel of the retro sofa corner!

Karin

No headphones on: free to chat
1 headphone on: keep it brief
Both headphones on: don’t even bother…

Take a look but be warned – don’t play if in the company of anyone offended by the use of strong language.

Photography © Benny Chan / Fotoworks www.fotoworks.cc

Karin

Something's Happening in Moseley

Join us for the October 2008 Creative Forum event where the theme will be around Co-working and the Post Office “Exchange” project developments.

The Creative Forum is a local networking opportunity for Creative Sector individuals in the area where relevant “issues” or “hot topics” are discussed and information shared.

Refreshments are provided from 19:30 – 21:00

All are welcome!