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Priya Parker is a facilitator, strategic advisor, and author known for her expertise in group dynamics and conflict resolution. She has worked with organizations and communities around the world to design transformative gatherings and is the host of the New York Times podcast 'Together Apart'.
Known for: The Art of Gathering: How We Meet and Why It Matters
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The Art of Gathering: How We Meet and Why It Matters
In this insightful and practical book, Priya Parker explores how we can transform our gatherings—whether meetings, conferences, parties, or family dinners—into meaningful and memorable experiences. Drawing from her work as a professional facilitator, she reveals the hidden dynamics that make gatherings succeed or fail and offers strategies for creating intentional, purpose-driven events that foster genuine connection and belonging.
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Purpose
Every meaningful gathering begins with a clear and specific purpose. Yet most hosts rush past this question, assuming that purpose is obvious — 'it’s a birthday,' 'it’s a progress meeting,' 'it’s networking.' But in truth, these are categories, not purposes. A real purpose is a decision: it defines ...
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Deciding Who Should Attend
One of the most provocative lessons I’ve learned is that inclusion, in gatherings, is not always virtuous. Hosts often invite too many people out of obligation or fear of exclusion. But when everyone is invited, the gathering loses definition. The guest list should be an expression of the purpose, n...
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About Priya Parker
Priya Parker is a facilitator, strategic advisor, and author known for her expertise in group dynamics and conflict resolution. She has worked with organizations and communities around the world to design transformative gatherings and is the host of the New York Times podcast 'Together Apart'.
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