The year 2024 started with the theme "Spice it up! Live it up!"
This is the final installment of this irregular column, in which we have been reporting on how the staff of andu amet are enjoying their spiced lives while experiencing a variety of hot, sour, sweet, and bitter experiences. Today we hear from Rina, who works behind the scenes to help andu amet's diverse projects run smoothly.
Vol.5 Project Management Rina
Have you ever had the problem of “piles” of books that you have been meaning to read? I was no exception, with books that I had purchased with interest sitting on the shelf for days on end. Active Book Dialogue (ABD) has greatly impacted my reading life.
What is Active Book Dialogue (ABD)?
ABD is a reading method in which several people share the reading of a book, summarize and share the contents, and deepen their understanding through dialogue. Through the process of “reading,” “summarizing,” and “discussing,” the participants gain multifaceted insights that cannot be gained by simply reading a book.
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We have a certified facilitator from the ABD Association in our company, and they frequently hold ABD sessions for our company as well. Through this activity, we have made reading more efficient and enjoyable.
What it felt to participate in ABD
The best part of participating in the program was “being able to read through difficult books or books in genres that I normally wouldn't touch. ABD allows you to read through thick books that you might fail to finish if you read them alone. Furthermore, listening to other members' presentations is a great way to get a perspective that you may not have noticed before.
Benefits of ABD not available from individual reading alone
Short reading time!
・Even thick books can be read in a shared reading time, thus easing the burden. Understanding and memory will be firmly established.
・Because input and output are done as a set, and the contents will remain in your mind.
Deep awareness and emergence
・Participants can gain new insights from other members' perspectives and interpretations. Improvement of skills
・Improve skills useful in business, such as summarizing, presentation, and dialogue skills.
Formation of a common language
・By sharing the same knowledge simultaneously, a foundation for communication is created.
To take with you on your outings
My phone and a pile of books are necessities when I go out. My favorite item from andu amet is the "Half Wallet." I have been using this wallet since I bought it three or four years ago, and over time, the leather has become softer and more comfortable in my hand. Its tactile quality brings me comfort every time I use it. I usually use cashless payment, but sometimes I use cash. This half-wallet is perfect for my current lifestyle. I like that everything I need fits securely in the small body, and I can keep myself light.
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