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Party planning has been listed as one of the world鈥檚 most stressful professions so, in this festive season, the Why Factor is asking: why is it so hard to plan the perfect party?
It鈥檚 the festive season, which means there are lots of parties going on. If you鈥檙e 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:
Claire Derrick: Co-founder, The Event Academy
Rosie Hart: Course Director, The Event Academy
Kim Glasgow and Henry Khan: Students, The Event Academy
Liz Taylor: Managing Director, Taylor Lynn Corporation
Robin Dunbar: Professor of Evolutionary Psychology 鈥� Oxford University
Priya Parker: Author, The Art of Gathering 鈥� How We Meet and Why It Matters
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- Mon 16 Dec 2019 09:06GMT麻豆社 World Service East and Southern Africa & East Asia only
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- Tue 17 Dec 2019 02:32GMT麻豆社 World Service except West and Central Africa
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