# Tips for Community Managers?

**URL:** <https://forum.coworking.org/t/tips-for-community-managers/6172>\
**Category:** Member Onboarding\
**Created:** [August 24, 2017, 5:30pm UTC](https://forum.coworking.org/t/tips-for-community-managers/6172 "2017-08-24T17:30:18Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 3\
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**Author:** ![s111](https://forum.coworking.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/s/b782af/32.png) [@s111](https://forum.coworking.org/u/s111)\
**Post date:** [August 24, 2017, 5:30pm UTC](https://forum.coworking.org/t/tips-for-community-managers/6172/1 "2017-08-24T17:30:18Z")

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Hello!

I recently joined the coworking community a few months ago as a Community Manager for Pro Desk Space in Downtown Fullerton (CA).

Our location is fairly small compared to other communities, and has been operating for about 2 years now.

What are some tips for a new Community Manager to actively engage with the community and their members?

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**Author:** ![Angel\_Kwiatkowski](https://forum.coworking.org/user_avatar/forum.coworking.org/angel_kwiatkowski/32/433_2.png) [@Angel\_Kwiatkowski](https://forum.coworking.org/u/Angel_Kwiatkowski)\
**Post date:** [August 25, 2017, 3:48pm UTC](https://forum.coworking.org/t/tips-for-community-managers/6172/2 "2017-08-25T15:48:17Z")

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Hi!  
I have run a smaller space for over 7 years. Here is my best recommendation on an event that has been very well-liked by the community. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t3ePxJqyE2s](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t3ePxJqyE2s)

Angel

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> On Thursday, August 24, 2017 at 11:34:12 AM UTC-6, [s....@prodeskspace.com](mailto:s....@prodeskspace.com) wrote:
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> > Hello!
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> > I recently joined the coworking community a few months ago as a Community Manager for Pro Desk Space in Downtown Fullerton (CA).
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> > Our location is fairly small compared to other communities, and has been operating for about 2 years now.
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> > 
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> > What are some tips for a new Community Manager to actively engage with the community and their members?

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**Author:** ![alex](https://forum.coworking.org/user_avatar/forum.coworking.org/alex/32/338_2.png) [@alex](https://forum.coworking.org/u/alex)\
**Post date:** [August 25, 2017, 6:53pm UTC](https://forum.coworking.org/t/tips-for-community-managers/6172/3 "2017-08-25T18:53:46Z")

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Before Indy Hall was big, we were small 😉 most importantly, the stuff we learned when we were small inform the things we focus on as we grow. Being small is awesome. I miss it some days 😉

ANYWAY.

Angels suggestions are ace, obviously. Food events are easy wins. Pot lucks are even easier, and help give people a taste of contribution which is a big part of the equation.

Group projects are valuable too! Nothing brings people together like a common problem to solve (except food maybe).

The key to WHATEVER you choose is creating rhythm and ritual. Make it a regular thing. Make it something people can look forward to. Make it easy to repeat.

And don't feel bad if it's just a couple of people who participate. 1\>0.

I've added more detail and examples here: [How to get people more involved in your community without forcing it | Alex Hillman](https://dangerouslyawesome.com/2017/04/how-to-get-people-more-involved-in-your-community-without-forcing-it/)

Welcome to the Google group!

-Alex

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> On Aug 25, 2017, 11:48 AM -0400, Angel Kwiatkowski \<fccow...@gmail.com\>, wrote:
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> > Hi!  
> > I have run a smaller space for over 7 years. Here is my best recommendation on an event that has been very well-liked by the community. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t3ePxJqyE2s](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t3ePxJqyE2s)
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> > Angel
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> > On Thursday, August 24, 2017 at 11:34:12 AM UTC-6, s....@prodeskspace.com wrote:  
> > \> Hello!  
> > \>  
> > \> I recently joined the coworking community a few months ago as a Community Manager for Pro Desk Space in Downtown Fullerton (CA).  
> > \>  
> > \> Our location is fairly small compared to other communities, and has been operating for about 2 years now.  
> > \>  
> > \> What are some tips for a new Community Manager to actively engage with the community and their members?  
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