A bold new approach to how we gather that will transform the ways
we spend our time together--at 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 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.