Business Book Club Essentials

Over several decades, I have helped dozens (hundreds?) of companies to set up a business book club.

Here are the essentials:

1. Someone to focus on logistics.
2. Someone to lead the discussion.
3. Somewhere to meet, preferably around a table with a dry board nearby.

The primary purpose is to accelerate the personal growth and professional development of its participants. Also, to nourish their relationships with colleagues.

A business book club usually meets once a month, often during the lunch hour, and sessions last about 60 minutes.

I recommend advanced, assigned reading of a volume that takes about an hour to read.

For example, listed in alpha order of authors:

Six Thinking Hats
Edward de Bono

The Five Dysfunctions of a Team: A Leadership Fable
Patrick Lencioni

Silos, Politics and Turf Wars: A Leadership Fable About Destroying the Barriers That Turn Colleagues Into Competitors

Patrick Lencioni

Maestro: A Surprising Story About Leading by Listening
Roger Nierenberg

A Kick in the Seat of the Pants: Using Your Explorer, Artist, Judge, and Warrior to Be More Creative
Roger Von Oech

If you have any questions or need any assistance, please contact me at interllect@mindspring.com.

Meanwhile, best wishes and warmest regards.

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