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3 steps to turn everyday get-togethers into transformative gatherings
Most purposes for gatherings feel worthy and respectable but are also basic and bland: “We’re hosting a welcome dinner so that our new colleague feels comfortable in our tight-knit group,” or “I’m throwing a birthday party to look back on the year.” These are purposes, but they fail at the test for a meaningful reason for coming together: Does it s
... See morePriya Parker • The Art of Gathering: How We Meet and Why It Matters
Gatherings crackle and flourish when real thought goes into them, when (often invisible) structure is baked into them, and when a host has the curiosity, willingness, and generosity of spirit to try.
Priya Parker • The Art of Gathering: How We Meet and Why It Matters
it is the way a group is gathered that determines what happens in it and how successful it is, the little design choices you can make to help your gathering soar.
Priya Parker • The Art of Gathering: How We Meet and Why It Matters
the first step in convening people meaningfully: committing to a bold, sharp purpose.
Priya Parker • The Art of Gathering: How We Meet and Why It Matters
When we don’t examine the deeper assumptions behind why we gather, we end up skipping too quickly to replicating old, staid formats of gathering. And we forgo the possibility of creating something memorable, even transformative.
Priya Parker • The Art of Gathering: How We Meet and Why It Matters
the test for a meaningful reason for coming together: Does it stick its neck out a little bit? Does it take a stand? Is it willing to unsettle some of the guests (or maybe the host)? Does it refuse to be everything to everyone?