Last month, someone new to community engagement asked me for book recommendations on the topics of teamwork and collaboration. Here’s the two I shared with her.
The Art of Gathering by Priya Parker
I love this book because it starts from the premise that we’re all conveners. Everyone has organized or been a part of a group gathering at some point in their life – from birthdays, retirement parties, to weddings and work meetings. Parker’s reflections on what makes certain events great is an accessible way of thinking about the importance of gatherings in any team environment.
If you work with people who live in other parts of the world from you, I highly recommend this book. Meyer describes different cultural perspectives on business norms, while managing to not be reductive. Meyer presents several relatable (and humorous) examples of the confusion these differences can cause, and then offers solutions for overcoming them.
Camille Santistevan 