Join SDA Seattle’s Better Business Book Club!

In his article, “Why Businesspeople Should Join Book Clubs,” John Coleman (rightly) asserts that reading is an essential component of professional development. He follows with a list of how book clubs enhance the benefits of reading by 1) making it easier to commit to systematic reading habits, 2) helping us to read more deeply and better understand diverse perspectives, 3) build and reinforce relationships, and 4) grow more comfortable and confident in professional discussions.

To create opportunities for peer-to-peer interaction, professional development, and even a little fun, SDA Seattle is jumping into the ring with our new Better Business Book Club. Each quarter, we’ll read a business book selected from those suggested by our members. Then we’ll meet (virtually or in-person) over lunch in a facilitated roundtable format to discuss what we’ve read and how to apply it to our professional lives. Not only will we benefit from the content, but we will build and reinforce our SDA relationships.

Our first title is “Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When the Stakes are High.”  Get it here from Amazon.

We’ll meet on March 14 for this Better Business Book Club conversation. Those that register will receive the information needed to join the call a day or two prior to the event. Other than the cost of the book (or hit the library for a zero dollar option). there is no cost to participate, and (good news!) we expect to offer one CEU for this business practice event.

Happy reading!

Registration for this business practice event closes early (really, really early!) on March 14.

FACILITATORS:

Gretchen Renz, CDFA. A 26-year employee of Bernardo|Wills Architects (located in Spokane, Washington), Gretchen provides day-to-day oversight of all corporate administration, human resources, bookkeeping, financial management, business development and facilities management for the firm. Gretchen joined SDA in 2007, and she has served on the Seattle Chapter board of directors since 2014.

Emily Meyer is the office manager of Bernardo|Wills Architects PC. She is brand new to the design industry and offers a fresh perspective and lots of energy to the firm. Emily enjoys BWA’s collaborative environment and the opportunity to play a role in the firm’s and their client’s success. A born multi-tasker, Emily juggles multiple assignments with skill and precision. She views her main priorities as providing the support necessary to make other staff members’ jobs easier and assisting clients with their needs.