It’s the festive season, which means there are lots of parties going on. If you’re 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 AcademyRosie Hart: Course Director, The Event AcademyKim Glasgow and Henry Khan: Students, The Event AcademyLiz Taylor: Managing Director, Taylor Lynn CorporationRobin Dunbar: Professor of Evolutionary Psychology – Oxford UniversityPriya Parker: Author, The Art of Gathering – How We Meet and Why It Matters