This book club template is designed for facilitators/People leaders aiming to explore Jessica Zwaan's Built for People, focusing on how People teams can craft and ship people products aligned with product management principles.
Created by Emily Mankio, this template provides a space for participants to deepen their understanding of the book's concepts through discussions, exercises, and group activities.
Book club objective:
The objective of this book club is to offer a structured space where participants can dive deeper into the book’s content, reflect on its ideas, and apply them through hands-on exercises and discussions. This approach encourages a blend of theory and real-world experiences, fostering a deeper understanding of how product management principles can be applied in People teams.
What it helps achieve:
Encourages the development of fresh perspectives on people products.
Provides a practical way to apply product management principles to HR and People teams.
Facilitates group discussions that promote learning through shared insights.
Enables participants to reflect and engage with the material in a collaborative, actionable way.
Who would benefit:
Facilitators: Anyone leading a group discussion or workshop on people management, HR, or organizational development.
HR/People team professionals: Individuals looking to apply product management principles to their work within People teams.
Leaders: People interested in fostering a culture of continuous learning and collaboration within their teams.
HR/People team members in startups or scale-ups.
How to use it:
Facilitators: Use the provided exercises and questions to guide discussions and activities, ensuring participants are able to engage deeply with the content.
Participants: Engage actively in group exercises, reflecting on how the concepts apply to your own experiences and how you can incorporate them into your work.
The book club is designed to be interactive and collaborative, so encourage open discussions and feedback during each session.
