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The Gathering Purpose

Before any meeting, write a disputable, specific purpose — or cancel it.

The concept

A purpose strong enough to exclude is strong enough to gather around

Parker's work on gatherings argues that most meetings underperform because their stated purpose ('align,' 'sync,' 'catch up') is so vague nothing could violate it. A specific, disputable purpose tells you who to invite, what to cut, and when you're done.

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The Art of Gathering
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