The Art of Gathering: How We Meet and Why It Matters

By Priya Parker

Book Overview

"I learned much from this book. Priya Parker has created both an art and a science to gathering in ways that can bring joy and fulfillment to any meeting."--Deepak Chopra MD

"A long overdue and urgent manifesto." --Seth Godin

"Hosts of all kinds, this is a must-read " --Chris Anderson, owner and curator of TED

An exciting new approach to how we gather that will transform the ways we spend our time together--at home, at work, in our communities, and beyond.

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. The Art of Gathering will forever alter the way you look at your next meeting, industry conference, dinner party, and backyard barbecue--and how you host and attend them.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1594634939
• ISBN13: 9781594634932
• Release Date: April 2020
• Publisher: Riverhead Books
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 0.73 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.4" x 8.2"