Priya Parker

American facilitator and author — author of The Art of Gathering — who trains organizations and individuals to design purposeful gatherings — the most widely read author on the intentional design of meetings and events.

Creates the deliberate gathering design framework — The Art of Gathering argues that most gatherings fail because their hosts don't ask 'why are we meeting?' before designing the format; the book's framework (purpose before logistics, temporary rules to free people, the power of generous authority) is the most complete treatment of gathering design.