{"id":7102,"date":"2017-10-12T08:00:21","date_gmt":"2017-10-12T08:00:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ukgcucco0.web01.sundaramdesign.com\/?p=7102"},"modified":"2017-10-11T17:21:47","modified_gmt":"2017-10-11T17:21:47","slug":"gcuc-canada-takeaways","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gcuclegacysite.wpengine.com\/gcuc-canada-takeaways\/","title":{"rendered":"GCUC Canada Takeaways"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Have you been following along with all of our GCUC Escapades? Last week GCUC hosted its 3 edition of GCUC Canada and it was an absolute success. While every GCUC is different, GCUC Canada is known to be our most community driven and centered. I think it is safe to say that after last weeks event, we feel even more connected, inspired, vulnerable yet strong. Amazing things are happening in the coworking ecosystem.<\/p>\n

Check out these takeaways from the Cat Johonson:<\/p>\n

\u201cGCUC Canada has a reputation for being a deep, whole-hearted dive into authenticity, community and connection. It didn\u2019t disappoint\u201d \u2013 Cat Johnson<\/b><\/p>\n

Following previous\u00a0GCUC Canada<\/a>\u00a0events at Toronto in 2015 and Montreal in 2016, in 2017 it was Vancouver\u2019s turn to take up the mantle. GCUC Canada took place at\u00a0312 Main<\/a>, Vancouver\u2019s Centre for Social & Economic Innovation, which in itself is pretty special.<\/p>\n

\u201c312 Main, where the event is being held, is creating Canada\u2019s largest and most inclusive coworking space\/community,\u201d explained\u00a0Cat Johnson<\/a>, author of Coworking Out Loud and Allwork.Space contributor, who was in attendance at GCUC Canada 2017.<\/p>\n

Although still under construction, Cat describes 312 Main as a \u201cmassive and multifaceted\u201d venue, which plans to deliver a platform for social good, community and creativity. Led by Ashley Proctor, the 312 Main team \u201care doing game-changing work creating a community space that has the potential to transform a \u2018transitional neighborhood\u2019\u201d.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s a stunning venue that ties in neatly with the coworking community\u2019s core values, and we\u2019ll follow up with a closer look at 312 Main on Allwork.Space in the coming weeks.<\/p>\n

Now back to the main event\u2026<\/p>\n

1. Wild Spirits<\/b><\/h3>\n

Day One of GCUC Canada 2017 kicked off with a friendly welcome from Executive Producer of GCUC Canada, Ashley Proctor, and an acknowledgement that Vancouver is on unceded Aboriginal territory.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe were welcomed by Chamiya (Janis Campbell) from the Squamish Nation,\u201d said Cat. \u201cShe had us moving and dancing like the eagle, wolf, raven and salmon to acknowledge and honor some of the animals of the area.\u201d<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re wondering what this has to do with the coworking movement, it\u2019s exactly that: movement. What better way to connect with the local culture and community than to embody its sacred animal spirits?<\/p>\n

On another level, Cat notes that this acknowledgement represents opportunities to create \u201cmore cross-regional partnerships that share information and best practices\u201d.<\/p>\n

<\/b>2. Modern Convening<\/b><\/h3>\n

Later that morning, Jocelyn Macdougall of Creative Coworkers took to the stage to discuss some of the countless ways in which coworking spaces can connect people.<\/p>\n

\u201cJocelyn Macdougall shared insights into creating more diversity in coworking space,\u201d said Cat, \u201cnot just bringing people into the room, but creating a feeling of belonging for everyone.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s important to elevate voices that aren\u2019t being heard. One good way to do this is by listening more than you talk, especially if you\u2019re in a position of privilege.\u201d<\/p>\n

<\/b>3. The Future of Work: Working With Purpose<\/b><\/h3>\n

Always a hot topic, it just wouldn\u2019t be GCUC without a frank and honest discussion about the future of work and the role of coworking within it.<\/p>\n

The panel was moderated by Ashley Proctor and consisted of Devon Carr (COHIP and The Livelihood Institute), Jenn McRae (The Urban Worker Project), Humaira Hamid (Futurpreneur) and Liz Elam of GCUC Global.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere\u2019s a growing number of young people wanting to work with purpose, to do work that matters,\u201d<\/b>\u00a0noted Cat. \u201cThis is a huge driver and a key reason why people are choosing freelancing and coworking over corporations.\u201d<\/p>\n

And it\u2019s these same people that are expected to populate future coworking spaces. \u201cEmotional intelligence, convening, collaborating \u2014 these are all values people look for and that can be found in coworking spaces \u2014 but only if we\u2019re doing it right.\u201d<\/p>\n

Crucially, coworking stands to gain based on \u201cthe ethics of collaboration over competition\u201d, which is drawing increasing numbers of entrepreneurial-minded people away from the traditional workplace and into a more flexible, open and collaborative state of work.<\/p>\n

Of course, this is no utopia. \u2018Working with purpose\u2019 harbours its own challenges, which isn\u2019t burdened solely by the individual. It\u2019s a problem shared with \u2014 and recognised by \u2014 the coworking community, and includes:<\/p>\n

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  • What does retirement look like in this new system?<\/li>\n
  • What does maternity and paternity leave look like?<\/li>\n
  • How do we change the conversation from \u2018corporations are evil\u2019, to finding ways that work for everyone?<\/li>\n
  • How do we make nonprofits responsive and agile to the (dynamic) world?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    \u201cWe\u2019re testing the work models we grew up with,\u201d added Cat. \u201cPrevious generations had lifelong connections to their employer, but now, we\u2019re looking at the challenges we face and how coworking can help us solve them.\u201d<\/p>\n

    But wait theres more…. to read the full article, click here.<\/p>\n

    P.S. GCUC Singapore is less than a month away. Are you planning on joining us? Use the code GCUCNOW for $100 off current ticket prices.<\/p>\n

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