Collaborative Capability in Coworking Spaces: Convenience Sharing or Community Building?

Coworking spaces are gaining strength worldwide as a collaborative phenomenon in a network economy in which competitiveness is based on knowledge and continuous innovation. The emergence and rapid expansion of those spaces (Ross & Ressia, 2015) stem from interconnected factors, such as technological changes, new generation lifestyles, the increased complexity of globalized business, and the increasing isolation of people. Together, these factors sharply restrict opportunities for collaboration and networking, and they reduce the ability to build trust and relationships with others, leading to the emergence of values related to a shared economy culture (Spinuzzi, 2012).