The Art Of Gathering

"Hosts of all kinds, this is a must-read!" --Chris Anderson, owner and curator of TED From the host of the New York Times podcast Together Apart, 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.

Please Note: This is a SUMMARY of THE ART OF GATHERING What could you accomplish if you could complete your readings in a third or fifth of the time? We wish to present you with high-quality summaries that will help you recall the main points of this fascinating book. Priya Parker argues in The Art of Gathering that modern social events are underwhelming and ineffective--and that they don't have to be. We place far too much emphasis on routine and social conventions when we should be focusing on uniqueness and the people involved. Parker proposes a human-centered approach to gathering that will help everyone create meaningful, unforgettable experiences, large and small, for work and play, at a time when coming together is more crucial than ever. Parker takes us inside events of all kinds to show what works, what doesn't, and why, drawing on her experience as a facilitator of high-powered gatherings all over the world. This is a thorough overview and analysis of the main book. It's also written in a way that makes the original book easier to understand. It is not meant to be a stand-in for the original book, Jenna Brown is solely responsible for the material and has no connection to the original author. SCROLL UP TO BUY!