Hi all,
I am interested to know if anyone has applied storytelling in organizations as a way to train, motivate, share knowledge, create culture, etc. If so, has this been done using a special methodology or process with training, etc.?
Many thanks,
Elaine
Israel
From Israel, Hod Hasharon
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I am interested to know if anyone has applied storytelling in organizations as a way to train, motivate, share knowledge, create culture, etc. If so, has this been done using a special methodology or process with training, etc.?
Many thanks,
Elaine
Israel
From Israel, Hod Hasharon
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Dear Elaine,
It's nice that you are interested to know more about Storytelling. I have provided a link on my HR website . Please browse through the HR Topics page on the website ; you will find a few links regarding storytelling.
Hope that helps you out! 😉
From India, Bangalore
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6It's nice that you are interested to know more about Storytelling. I have provided a link on my HR website . Please browse through the HR Topics page on the website ; you will find a few links regarding storytelling.
Hope that helps you out! 😉
From India, Bangalore
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Elaine:
I've personally used Executive Storytelling for over 25 years in my career in Management. There are a variety of reasons to do it.
a) It's a great way to communicate ideas, issues, and reasons for doing things a specific way without seeming to be critical or criticizing actions of the employee.
b) It's a wonderful way to show a subordinate that you are human and have faced challenges and/or opportunities, and sharing what "you" did personally to address those challenges and opportunities.
c) It's an even better way to point out foibles without critical comment; in most cases, the subordinate knows as well as you do where the story is headed, and can--and generally will--act accordingly.
d) Moreover, it allows you to paint your leadership skills in a "human" light.
It's best used, however, by someone quite comfortable with their place in life; someone who has a fair amount of experience across a "broad-brush" of management expertise.
Hope this is helpful. If you seek additional information, I'd try either Google or AltaVista with the keywords "Executive Storytelling."
Let me know if this has been helpful, or if I can assist further.
Alan Guinn, Managing Director
The Guinn Consultancy Group, Inc.
From United States, Bluff City
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I've personally used Executive Storytelling for over 25 years in my career in Management. There are a variety of reasons to do it.
a) It's a great way to communicate ideas, issues, and reasons for doing things a specific way without seeming to be critical or criticizing actions of the employee.
b) It's a wonderful way to show a subordinate that you are human and have faced challenges and/or opportunities, and sharing what "you" did personally to address those challenges and opportunities.
c) It's an even better way to point out foibles without critical comment; in most cases, the subordinate knows as well as you do where the story is headed, and can--and generally will--act accordingly.
d) Moreover, it allows you to paint your leadership skills in a "human" light.
It's best used, however, by someone quite comfortable with their place in life; someone who has a fair amount of experience across a "broad-brush" of management expertise.
Hope this is helpful. If you seek additional information, I'd try either Google or AltaVista with the keywords "Executive Storytelling."
Let me know if this has been helpful, or if I can assist further.
Alan Guinn, Managing Director
The Guinn Consultancy Group, Inc.
From United States, Bluff City
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Thank you to both Pramod and Alec for the very helpful responses. I have checked the links recommended and found them very useful. My particular interest is in how one creates a process for a storytelling culture in organizations. Many thanks for taking the time to respond.
Regards,
Elaine, Israel
From Israel, Hod Hasharon
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Regards,
Elaine, Israel
From Israel, Hod Hasharon
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Hi Elaine,
As far as my understanding goes, there are two ways of conducting a storytelling exercise: formal gathering and informal gathering.
In the formal gathering approach, the following steps could be followed:
1. Circulate a memo for the concerned individuals to assemble at a specified time and venue for the exercise.
2. Open the forum and narrate a story to highlight the theme. (Enhance the impact by enacting the story as a role-play with the assistance of some forum members.)
3. Ask the attendees to jot down their learnings on a piece of paper.
4. Request each member to read out their list.
5. Encourage a brainstorming session leading into a group discussion.
6. Invite one or two individuals from the gathering to share similar experiences or stories.
For the informal gathering, the following steps could be applied:
1. Subtly arrange for the concerned people to gather. (Make it seem like they have gathered by chance or simply for informal snacks or chatting.)
2. Without making any formal announcements, guide the conversation towards the intended topic and commence narrating your story. (This will give the impression of casual interaction.)
3. Allow participants to interrupt if they wish.
4. Upon completing the story, wait for reactions. If you have effectively engaged as a narrator, people will naturally begin sharing their own examples. If not, prompt them to share similar experiences.
5. Once they have spoken, reveal the underlying purpose of the gathering and request feedback.
Conducting a formal gathering may be easier, but the impact of an informal approach is certainly more profound.
Give one of these methods a try and let me know how it goes.
All the best.
Lalita
From India, Madras
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As far as my understanding goes, there are two ways of conducting a storytelling exercise: formal gathering and informal gathering.
In the formal gathering approach, the following steps could be followed:
1. Circulate a memo for the concerned individuals to assemble at a specified time and venue for the exercise.
2. Open the forum and narrate a story to highlight the theme. (Enhance the impact by enacting the story as a role-play with the assistance of some forum members.)
3. Ask the attendees to jot down their learnings on a piece of paper.
4. Request each member to read out their list.
5. Encourage a brainstorming session leading into a group discussion.
6. Invite one or two individuals from the gathering to share similar experiences or stories.
For the informal gathering, the following steps could be applied:
1. Subtly arrange for the concerned people to gather. (Make it seem like they have gathered by chance or simply for informal snacks or chatting.)
2. Without making any formal announcements, guide the conversation towards the intended topic and commence narrating your story. (This will give the impression of casual interaction.)
3. Allow participants to interrupt if they wish.
4. Upon completing the story, wait for reactions. If you have effectively engaged as a narrator, people will naturally begin sharing their own examples. If not, prompt them to share similar experiences.
5. Once they have spoken, reveal the underlying purpose of the gathering and request feedback.
Conducting a formal gathering may be easier, but the impact of an informal approach is certainly more profound.
Give one of these methods a try and let me know how it goes.
All the best.
Lalita
From India, Madras
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