Collaborative Spaces and FabLabs

Fab Labs are transforming work and organizational landscapes, representing a "new revolution" in production processes and learning. These collaborative spaces enable the creation of almost anything through free access to digital fabrication tools. Emphasizing innovation, Fab Labs value individual and collective human intelligence, crucial for collaborative success. This book explores the organizational and economic aspects of Fab Labs, offering insights into their impact on internal dynamics and the surrounding ecosystem. Filling a gap in existing literature, it provides an integrated view of collaborative spaces, contributing to a more comprehensive knowledge base. With an emphasis on management, barriers, and self-organization, this work aims to guide those in the rapidly growing collaborative space sector. Ideal for researchers, academics, and professionals in organizational management and innovation.

Offers comprehensive insight into transformative Fab Labs, exploring often-overlooked organizational dynamics Examines Fab Labs' innovative departure from traditional work, offering cutting-edge insights Discusses Fab Labs' organizational dimensions, enriching literature for navigating this evolving sector

Autorentext

Roberta Oppedisano, PhD, is a research associate in Business Organization at the University of Naples "Parthenope." She conducts research on collaborative spaces, with a focus on FabLabs, and has authored publications exploring the connections between compliance and ethical behavior.

Inhalt

1. Origins and Development of Collaborative Spaces.- 2. FabLab: An attractive and innovative collaborative space.- 3. Management, barriers, and self-organisation in FabLabs.- 4. Innovative FabLabs.- 5. Collaborative Practices and Knowledge Sharing in FabLabs.