Parties

Published: Dec. 16, 2019, 1:56 p.m.

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It\\u2019s the festive season, which means there are lots of parties going on. If you\\u2019re planning a party, what kind of celebration will it be? Organising the right food, drink and, crucially, guest list requires time and effort. Party planning has been listed as one of the most stressful professions you can have so, in the spirit of the season, in this edition of the Why Factor, Sandra Kanthal is asking: why is it so hard to plan the perfect party?

Contributors:\\nClaire Derrick: Co-founder, The Event Academy\\nRosie Hart: Course Director, The Event Academy\\nKim Glasgow and Henry Khan: Students, The Event Academy\\nLiz Taylor: Managing Director, Taylor Lynn Corporation\\nRobin Dunbar: Professor of Evolutionary Psychology \\u2013 Oxford University\\nPriya Parker: Author, The Art of Gathering \\u2013 How We Meet and Why It Matters

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