The Art of Gathering

My life was shaped the most by the people I’ve met. And especially by those I’ve met in conditions that were designed for connection, sharing and exchange. As a quite frequent organizer of team workshops and gatherings myself, I found the book illuminating on certain beliefs, concepts and practices that can enrich the experience of a group of people spending time together, be it for two hours or for two days.

Parker covers several types of gatherings like business meetings, dinners, conferences, funerals, negotiations, celebrations, you name it. And it brings professional insights and perspectives of what makes the difference between an average encounter and a fruitful and memorable one. I never looked at group encounters in the same way after reading this book.

Cosmin Alexandru

Co-founder Teamology Institute