Art Of Gathering

A bold new approach to how we gather that will transform the ways we spend our time togetherat work, at home, in our communities, and beyond.

In The Art of Gathering, Priya Parker argues that the gatherings in our lives are lackluster and unproductivewhich they dont 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 doesnt, and why. She investigates a wide array of gatheringsconferences, meetings, a courtroom, a flash-mob party, an Arab-Israeli summer campand explains how simple, specific changes can invigorate any group experience.

The result is a book thats 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 barbecueand how you host and attend them.