Episode · Freakonomics Radio · 2020-05-28
Books mentioned on How to Make Meetings Less Terrible (Ep. 389 Rebroadcast)
In the U.S.
Stephen Dubner discussed The Surprising Science of Meetings by Steven G. Rogelberg, Ethnography in Organizations by Helen B. Schwartzman, and The Art of Gathering by Priya Parker.
Books mentioned, in the order they came up
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The Surprising Science of Meetings
The Surprising Science of Meetings by Steven G.
Discussed“He's written a book called The Surprising Science of Meetings.”
Where to get it
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Ethnography in Organizations
Ethnography in Organizations by Helen B.
Discussed“In 1989, Schwartzman published a book called The Meeting, Gatherings in Organizations and Communities.”
Where to get it
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The Art of Gathering
The Art of Gathering by Priya Parker is an acclaimed guide that transforms how people approach human connection by teaching them how to host intentional, meaningful, and transformative gatherings.
Discussed“Priya Parker again. Her book is called The Art of Gathering.”
Where to get it


