Emergency Planning for Coworking & Shared Spaces
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Hi, my name is James and I’m an emergency planning consultant, working with a Brisbane-based service provider to deliver emergency management solutions across public & private sectors in Australia and New Zealand.
I’ve spent years navigating hybrid work myself, using coworking spaces locally and abroad. I see the ‘gaps’ and understand how things can unravel when no one knows who’s responsible when an emergency occurs.
This project is fueled by that experience, powered by digital experts, AI tools, and supported by my recent work in public safety, the vocational education and training (VET) sector, and a desire to do things differently.
Latest Articles
Psychological safety in real emergencies: planning for panic, not just fire
You planned for smoke. You didn’t plan for screaming. In a real emergency, it’s not the flames that get you first. It’s confusion. Misdirection. That one person who freezes in the hallway while...
Transient tenants, permanent risk: how to plan for people you’ve never met
You don’t know their names. You might not even know they’re here. But if the building catches fire, floods, or locks down, they’re your problem. This is the chaos of modern coworking. Startups cycle...
From ringing bells to teams’ messages: modern communication in emergencies
The fire alarm blared. Nobody moved. Phones buzzed. Eyes stayed glued to screens. A Slack message popped up: "Heads up: minor fire near kitchenette. Evacuate if you can." A few heads lifted. One...
Egress paths & laptop chargers: why evacuation diagrams matter in coworking spaces
You’re unplugging your MacBook, latte in one hand, trying not to trip over someone else’s bag when the emergency tones sound. Where’s the nearest exit? You don’t know. Because the only evacuation...
The warden wears runners: emergency roles in a casual workplace
The building is on fire, and your community manager is still trying to decide which Teams channel to post in. Meanwhile, three startups are arguing in the hallway about who should grab the fire...
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