Archive for the ‘Business storytelling’ Category
A Fair Dinkum Way to Get Stories
During my first week here at Anecdote I sat in on an Anecdote Circle at a large Government Department here at Melbourne. It was the …
Read MoreFive conditions that encourage stories
If you read this blog there is a good chance you firmly believe in the power of stories. You might have also come to the …
Read MoreThe Uncanny Valley of Business Storytelling
Why do some business storytelling efforts fail spectacularly? I hear sponsors of some of these failed attempts (they’re brave enough to call us in after …
Read MoreAnecdote’s Storytelling Workshop in London – Feb 2011
To register for this workshop visit http://anecdote-sbl-london-2011.eventbrite.com/ Wednesday 16th February 2011, 9am-5pm Seats are limited. Last year we sold out quickly. Please register to confirm …
Read MoreHow Story Collection Won the War
I recently read a fascinating account of how story collection made a real difference in America winning the Second World War (or at least their …
Read MoreIn praise of imperfect stories
My daughter and I recently watched The Rocky Horror Picture Show and our DVD has the option to play the audience participation sound track while …
Read MoreLeadership at all levels
I spend an enjoyable day yesterday at the AFR leadership conference in Sydney. The first speaker was Alex Malley, CEO of CPA Australia. Alex noted …
Read MoreA simple practice for building your story repertoire
How do you remember so many stories? I get this question a lot and for some time I didn’t really know the answer. I certainly …
Read MoreHow do you organise your stories?
I didn’t realise it at the time but when we started this blog back in 2004 we were creating a type of story bank where …
Read MoreStories or just the facts?
Bob Dickman, who wrote Elements of Persausion, just sent me this note that has this thought provoking story in it which I though you would …
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