The Art of Gathering:

How We Meet and Why It Matters

2018

by Priya Parker

In The Art of Gathering, Priya Parker argues that the gatherings in our lives are lackluster and unproductive, which they don't have to be. We rely too much on routine and the conventions of gatherings when we should focus on distinctiveness and the people involved. At a time when coming together is more important than ever, Parker sets forth a human-centered approach to gathering that will help everyone create meaningful, memorable experiences, large and small, for work and for play. Drawing on her expertise as a facilitator of high-powered gatherings around the world, Parker takes us inside events of all kinds to show what works, what doesn't, and why. She investigates a wide array of gatherings--conferences, meetings, a courtroom, a flash-mob party, an Arab-Israeli summer camp--and explains how simple, specific changes can invigorate any group experience. The result is a book that's both journey and guide, full of exciting ideas with real-world applications.

A transformative exploration of the power, purpose, and benefits of gatherings in our lives: at work, at school, at home and beyond.
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Review by ivette
Really great read and a pleasant surprise as the book delivered more than I expected. If you consider that a gathering can be anything from a dinner with friends, to a politicians conference, a class, an orgy, a friend's trip or a summer camp, and that the author provides all kinds of examples on these, you may be hooked. An easy and worthwhile book for those maybe trying to make the best out of situations that involve being surrounded with people.
Likeless so far. Lead the way
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