Introducing a book club at work

If youd like to start an office book club of your own, here are a few things to keep in mind. Jun 07, 2011 so welcome to the inaugural post in the motherlode book club. Create a central place to discuss books and to organize meetings. Jan 06, 2020 the nextgen book club, meanwhile, is a free virtual program thats open to public servants at every level all year long. We have loved the book club sections featured in a few of the courses weve done, and we feel like the world really needs a regular mythic fiction book club. Consider starting a blog or an online forum to keep track of the club. Throughout 2020, well read six books that you and your likeminded companions can enjoy while we provide the discussion questions and a facebook live with the author once weve completed each book. Decide what will be best for your group and try it for 34 months, and if it doesnt work try something different. I should mention that there is an option of sending out handwritten book club invitation letters. I have been in 3 book clubs in my life, one for the last 18 years we are still going strong. At classy, several of our departments participate in quarterly book clubs in order to. Books sit at the very heart of the ieas work as an educational charity. The art of changing hearts, minds, and actionsfor our next book club. Find ideas for discussions and activities your book club will enjoy.

In an effort to engage the community more, wed like to implement a book club, if you will. Why you should start a book club with your coworkers. For your club to work, members need to make reading the books and attending the meetings a relatively high priority but if somebody cant attend from time to time or doesnt finish the book, it isnt the end of the world. For context, my book club is comprised of a dozen welleducated women from around the us, who all live in the bay area currently. They contribute to employee satisfaction, employee motivation, and retention. As you read each novel, jot down page numbers and passages that moved you and where you found answers to the discussion questions.

In my own office book club we kicked off with kafkas the trial i confess i struggled to get past chapter three at my first attempt aged 17 and didnt penetrate much further this time round. A personal laminator was one of the best investments i made in my classroom. Why starting a book club with your coworkers can help you be more successful solve problems more inventively. I find its so important to be able to laugh at yourself and with clients at work, because it makes you human and keeps you healthy. Employee development through reading start a book club. This community piece is huge for us, which is why there is very limited written work associated with their time in book clubs. Yet, i remember the unofficial book club at my office unfolding right in front of me as my director and one of my coworkers discovered they were both reading the same book. As book publishers scramble to adjust to new social distancing protocols and other coronavirusera restrictions, second life offers a safe, synchronous way for authors to hold realtime book readings, engage in meetandgreets with their fans and promote their publications in an immersive persontoperson. If youve ever dreamed of starting your own club, you can easily make it happen with a little time and effort. How we set up book clubs in middle school pernille ripp. A book club provides benefits for the employeeand for the employer. In fact, differing opinions make the best discussions.

Looking for an easy way to share information and develop employees at work. A man called ove by fredrik backman, little fires everywhere by celeste ng, educated by tara westover, eleanor oliphant. Introducing future social worker says memes the lighter. A good author introduction shows the author that youre excited to be a partner in promoting their work and that you value the role their career plays on the literary stage, all while being informative and lord have mercy brief. Think aboutand bring up in your book club discussionthe reasons for marking those passages. Four benefits to book clubs in the workplace executive. Mar 15, 2018 experiences like these were the inspiration for the alignist, a hybrid book club and subscription company ahmed launched this winter to deliver international novels to literary fans across the united states. Why you should start a book club with your coworkers cnbc. A book club can be a great way for your staff to push themselves to continue to learn.

If the book is long, consider covering only a chapter per meeting. The key to success is a good book the student wants to read. Join us for a threepart book discussion series designed for couples. The idea of a geekmom book club came about as my fellow writers and our editors talked about our book club horror stories. Not only does this apply to meeting your future inlaws, but it also applies to readers first impressions of your book. Even if you never would have picked the selection, a book club challenges you to think differently. The book club experience needs to protect their reading identity. Introduce the books that you have chosen by giving a brief summary of each and sharing some of the main themes. As joseph addison said, reading is to the mind what exercise is to the brain. The rules of engagement for workplace book clubs stickyminds. The ultimate guide to starting a book club at work. Sometimes, the focus is professional development in a particular area. A book is packed with research and points of view outside.

When youre starting a digital book club, all the standard book club rules apply. Thats the name of his blog i looked him up after a friend suggested we read his book enchantment. You can also try joining real simples noobligation book club. If you find you have a lot more time on your hands these days, then youre in the perfect position to cozy up with some tea or something stiffer and dive into great book along with fellow senior planet readers.

Sometimes, its hard to actually get on the other persons radar, though. Being very busy at work, i often missed my prior book club meetings because i had evening work events. A new year is just around the corner, and people everywhere are looking for ways to make next year better than this one. Sep 14, 2017 we keep tabs on what top leaders are reading or recommending, so why not start a book club with your colleagues. Clubs are great ways to connect people with similar interests. Weve been wanting to launch this club for ages, but weve had a few decisions to make and kinks to work out before it was really ready to go.

Aug 05, 2017 this post is the first in a threepart series about how to run a book club in your classroom. Our ideas can help you lead a discussion, find helpful resources, and be a smart participant. Introducing the raoc meta book club card challenge. Introducing book clubs with partner reading and noticings. Since starting this blog, ive shared hundreds of books with you. Its also your job to prevent people from talking over each other. Kemetia foley extolls the virtues of the humble tome. Theres no second chance to make a first impression. Employees learn new concepts and ways of doing things that they can apply in the workplace. Other times, the focus might be something more general like leadership practices.

Whether in person or over email, when new members contact you for more information about joining your book club, interview them briefly about their experience with books and why theyre interested in joining your club. Also, consider varying the content delivery method. Aim to discuss the book for about half an hour to start with and see how it goes. A book club can help both an organization and its staff grow, according to career. Successful groups select good books, have interesting discussions, and foster community. Clear the club with hr, and clarify the types of books youll be reading. In order to carry out book clubs successfully, students must work together to negotiate places and times to meet, along with the pacing and discussion of the books. Form an employee book club see success stories in which a group of employees voluntarily read the same book. I am a case manager at a permanent supportive housing property for individuals who are formerly homeless and have various disabilities. Introducing the book club that brings the world right to your.

This book club fits, in that i know i can catch up on the conversation and. The ieas academic and research director syed kamall introduces the brand. How to start a book club that doesnt suck book riot. Are you interested in how to put a book club together at work. I host burtons book club, a voluntary program where each quarter i select a book, and our employees form small groups to read and. In other words, the action book club is all about good reads and good deeds. Kick off 2018 with some quality time for book lovers. I magine your students, sitting in small groups of.

Book clubs at work are an inexpensive way for employees to develop their skills both personally and professionally. Introducing the carterhaugh book club the carterhaugh. Most book clubs socialize first and then get down to book club discussion. Apr 19, 2011 employee development through reading start a book club. Encouraging different departments to read the same book can be a great way to build bridges between teams that dont work. It means that almost every chat we have over lunch or coffee inevitably involves book recomendations that. Business book clubs are the perfect opportunity to read and discuss the newest and most beneficial businessrelated books while squeezing in a little extra networking. Websites like are free to join, easy to use, and allow all the members of your club to post on a communal site. Ask one employee to lead the discussion about the week. About once a month i will take a book down from my overstuffed shelves or something brandnew that hasnt even had time to make it onto one of the piles and introduce it to you. So in an effort to combine two hobbies and generate cool discussions raoc meta book club was born. This beautiful, fullcolor volume is bodenheimers love letter to clinical social work and clinical social workers. Ive read more already this year than my biggest year in the last 5 years and i think thats due to finding you.

Weve partnered with writers block bookstore to create a couples book club and are inviting you to join us with your partner for a threepart discussion series focused on three of our favorite books. If you are starting a book club yourself, you may need some ideas for creating a fun group that people will come back to time after time. The general idea is that we would all read the same route and there will be a timelimited chat available to talk about that route. Whether your group is large or small, be sure everyone knows what to expect. Whether youre a school librarian or a teacher, allowing time for. You can customize it by addressing it directly to the recipient. Recent literacy research has revealed that choice is the key ingredient in a successful reading program.

Bucks county has amazing local libraries, fantastic book stores. That may be why they have 550 associates participating in the book club an impressive turnout for a company of 750. A book club can be yet another method for continuing the education and development of your team. Let them know about the current members and where your book club will meet. To assess the daily work of book clubs, a selfassessmentpeer assessment might also be a good choice. Explore options for setting up and running a book club. For a work based book club in which free time is rare, keep the selections short, concise, and easy to understand. Your first step is deciding what you want your club to focus on. Introducing the senior planet book club senior planet.

Not everyone can finish every book, but nonreaders may still have valuable insights. This post is the first in a threepart series about how to run a book club in your classroom. Starting a book club at work can be a great way to enrich your workplace experience, but it can be tricky to get past your first meeting. About six weeks later, well discuss it with a panel of folks who have read the book. How to run a fullchoice book club in your classroom. A book club is a reading group, usually consisting of a number of people who read and talk about books based on a topic or an agreedupon reading list. Allow the voluntary participants to vote to select the book to read. Use our ideas to help you organize your book club activities, hold good discussions, and settle tough issues. Businesscareer books for work book club book recommendations for a company book club focused on digital marketing and individual career success. Sometimes organization leaders and other employees may have a book in mind to suggest.

Imagine the topics being learnergenerated and the discussion natural, without formal comprehension questions or postreading exercises. This will work similar to the regular card challenges except there will be a book to read and the card that you make, buy or find will be based on something to do with the novel. Improve employee experience start a book club at work exacthire. Having discussion questions before your book club meets will help facilitate a good discussion of your book. Mar 11, 2018 are you interested in how to put a book club together at work.

If books arent of interest, come up with another idea. Start a book club with your colleagues the guardian. Looking for a way to share information with employees and develop their knowledge on the job. The book club experience needs to be worth their time. If you want to change the world or even part of the world, this book is for you. Monthly meetings work well because it gives everyone a chance to get hold of the book, or find it in the library, and to read it, no matter how slow a reader. A new twist on the traditional book club, little free librarys action book club invites participants to read books on timely topics, engage in lively discussions, and take part in meaningfuland fungroup service projects to benefit their communities. Running a book club at your workplace can be an incredibly fulfilling and refreshing experience. For me, i picked wicked as my book club selection for my work book club.

Meditations and truths from the field, a new book by dr. The ultimate guide to starting a book club at work nicole gulotta. There is never any one way to experience or interpret a book. Books have been the second topic and it goes both ways you guys have introduced me to some truly wonderful reads as well. Share decisionmaking while your book choice may be set. Sometimes a casual chitchat can turn into a heated debate, so stay on your toes and arbitrate when needed. Mar 17, 2020 the foxboro jaycees, the official jaycee chapter of greater massachusetts, or the united states junior chamber jaycees gives young people between the ages of and 41 and beyond. Sometimes, the focus is professional development in a particular. Everyone in blindfeed is extremely keen on reading. Again, please let us know if youd like to be on our book panel.

And it made me think wouldnt it be great if we could all read a book together as a introducing adventurous kates book club. To learn more about how to craft the perfect book introduction, join me on this free webinar where he explains how to write a winning intro for your book quickly. The second post details how to establish expectations and create a schedule, and the third post discusses accountability and assessment procedures recent literacy research has revealed that choice is the key ingredient in a successful reading program, especially for reluctant readers. How to implement a work book club determine if employees are interested in a book club. Introducing the dimensional insight book club join and learn. Workplace book clubs have long been recommended as an effective, efficient form of onthejob employee development. Win professional development pd committee is excited to announce the creation of a book club open to the entire organization. Bucks happening book club the only thing better than a great read is sharing it with others. Ive started three book clubs over the years, but i chaired this post longest while working at a family foundation that supported humanitarian. Implementing an optional office book club is a fantastic way to encourage employees to try something new, improve themselves and connect. Nov 29, 2008 a book club is usually a group of eight to 12 people who get together to discuss a certain book and share what they did and didnt like about it. Of course, some book clubs are purely recreational. Here are some tips for starting a book club at your workplace.

Mar 30, 2020 here at, we love a good book just as much as we love a great meghan markle outfit. Its common for book clubs to choose a specific book to read and discuss at the same time. Book clubs introduce students to at least 6 or 7 good books by the end of. To see if this is a sustainable and worthwhile investment, we will be beta testing the idea. How to pick books for a book club10 tips for choosing. The untold story of the women who helped win world war ii by denise kiernan. Draw from their collages when introducing the book club concept. The second post details how to establish expectations and create a schedule, and the third post discusses accountability and assessment procedures. Important questions to ask at your first book discussion. A strong vocabulary can radically improve your public speaking. I laminate kids work, center activities, classroom signsliterally everything. Combine the book reading with a regularly scheduled discussion meeting to double the impact of the book. Institute of economic affairs introducing the iea book club. Jan 10, 2020 leave a comment on introducing book clubs with partner reading and noticings about themes, central ideas, and issues yesterday, i introduced book clubs by issuing students their books with their reading ticketsschedules see previous blog post, please.

But between busy schedules and the curveballs life throws at us, its not so easy to make it to. Your nonclub colleagues will definitely appreciate it. Follow the steps below to start a club that is interesting, wellrun, and will last a long time. I get lots of introduction emails and ignore most of them. The alignist box contains a carefully selected work of fiction that illuminates a specific region. But it can be overwhelming to find great book club ideas. This would work for someone you know but its timeconsuming. I know there are a number of avid readers out there. Book clubs are a great way to engage students with reading and help build a reading culture at your school. Book clubs at work can play a number of different roles. Introducing the motherlode book club the new york times. Book clubs can be adapted to a teachers teaching style or the type of class. Now that you know all about high school clubs and why youd want to start your own, lets get started. Follow these 4 rules to write the best introduction email, or just use the wordforword script.