We don't need more information. We need to know what it means. We need a story that explains what it means and makes us feel like we fit in there somewhere.

Annette Simmons, The Story Factor

Workshop Description

In the fast-moving and complex world in which we live and work, it seems as if we all too often communicate on the run. With a lot to say and little time to say it, we relay our messages in bullet point form. As the speed and volume of information that comes our way increases with each new technological trend, how can we make our most important messages stand out from the crowd?

As leaders, we need to communicate clear and understandable information to our multiple audiences, as well as the meaning, purpose and relevance of that information to each listener. Stories are one way that we can make our most important messages stickier.

What You'll Learn

In this experiential half-day workshop, you'll learn how stories can help you to:

• Motivate others to act,
• Build trust,
• Transmit values,
• Get and keep your team working together,
• Share knowledge,
• Strengthen organizational culture,
• Build your brand in the marketplace, and
• Create and share a vision of the future.

You'll also learn:

• Different types of stories and when you may want to use each one,
• Elements of a compelling story,
• Strategies for developing and remembering your stories,
• Methods for effectively sharing your stories, and
• Tools for collecting and organizing your stories so you can pull out the perfect one easily when you need it!

Who Should Attend

Leaders at all levels who want to improve their ability to communicate high-stakes information effectively and anyone who wants to learn how storytelling can help them to be a better communicator.

Facilitator

Beth Stoner is founder and principal of Delta Possibilities, LLC. She brings over twenty years as a strategic thinker, creative problem solver and project and program leader in a variety of assignments connected by a common thread - helping people and organizations to grow, change and thrive. Her current focus is working with leaders, teams, and organizations in transition, helping them to reflect, set direction and take action as they craft and live into new chapters in their professional and organizational stories.

Workshop Fee

The $195 workshop fee includes a continental breakfast, morning refreshments and all workshop materials. Each participant will take home a workbook and personalized story matrix.

Substitutions/Cancellations

Substitutions are welcome at any time - just call ahead to let us know.

Please notify us IN WRITING of cancellations five (5) business days prior to the start date of the workshop in order to avoid a processing fee of $50.

If you do not attend the workshop and do not cancel or transfer prior to the start date, the workshop fee is non-refundable.