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Leading Out Loud: Using Story in Communication
Summary
Leaders at any level in an organization need to be able to persuade and inspire. Decisions need to be made. Change needs to happen. Teams need to come together. There are many tools leaders can use to increase their impact, whether speaking formally or just discussing ideas in a meeting. We’ll explore one of them, how to use stories effectively, including how to avoid overuse and exaggeration—because the bigger issue here is trust and believability.
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Learning Objectives
- Explore the fundamental nature of inspiration, influence and credibility, as a framework for why and when to employ story.
- Use insights about human perception to guide communicating with authenticity, which doesn’t require “polish.”
- Review 6 different types of stories and when to use them, including “Who I am” and “I know What You Are Thinking” stories.
- Learn 7 Guiding Strategies for making your stories effective.
- Practice incorporating specific Story Structure elements to make your stories more impactful and memorable.
- Receive feedback on your individual profession stories.
Leaders at any level in an organization need to be able to persuade and inspire. Decisions need to be made. Change needs to happen. Teams need to come together. There are many tools leaders can use to increase their impact, whether speaking formally or just discussing ideas in a meeting. We’ll explore one of them, how to use stories effectively, including how to avoid overuse and exaggeration—because the bigger issue here is trust and believability.
Details
Details
Learning Objectives
- Explore the fundamental nature of inspiration, influence and credibility, as a framework for why and when to employ story.
- Use insights about human perception to guide communicating with authenticity, which doesn’t require “polish.”
- Review 6 different types of stories and when to use them, including “Who I am” and “I know What You Are Thinking” stories.
- Learn 7 Guiding Strategies for making your stories effective.
- Practice incorporating specific Story Structure elements to make your stories more impactful and memorable.
- Receive feedback on your individual profession stories.
Earn Credit Hours
By participating in this class you will earn:
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Upcoming Dates
Register by phone: 608-262-2451
Schedule
Wed, Aug 15, 9am-3:45pm
Instructor(s)
DIANA HOWLES
DIANA HOWLES (MA, Colorado State University) is an award-winning speaker with more than 25 years of presentation experience. She has trained trainers, taught teachers, and coached Fortune 100 and 500 companies on business communication. She frequently presents at international conferences.
LAURA PAGE
LAURA PAGE (MS, UW-Madison; MS-J, Northwestern Univ.) is a program director for Continuing Studies leadership and management group. Page was an independent management consultant for more than two decades and is a frequent seminar instructor and keynote speaker.
Fee
Standard: $255; Govt./nonprofit*: $185. Lunch included. [*This rate is available to nonprofit and public sector organizations, government agencies, and nonprofit educational institutions. For questions about eligibility, please contact the program director.]
Location
University Research Park
MGE Innovation Center
510 Charmany Dr.
Madison , WI
Earn Credit Hours
By participating in this class you will earn:
View the explanation of credit hours
Questions?
Contact:- Laura Page
- laura.page@wisc.edu
- 608-890-3627
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Cancellation Policy:
Our cancellation policy varies by type of program. View our policies page for more details about cancelling a program.
Our cancellation policy varies by type of program. View our policies page for more details about cancelling a program.
DIANA HOWLES
DIANA HOWLES (MA, Colorado State University) is an award-winning speaker with more than 25 years of presentation experience. She has trained trainers, taught teachers, and coached Fortune 100 and 500 companies on business communication. She frequently presents at international conferences.
LAURA PAGE
LAURA PAGE (MS, UW-Madison; MS-J, Northwestern Univ.) is a program director for Continuing Studies leadership and management group. Page was an independent management consultant for more than two decades and is a frequent seminar instructor and keynote speaker.
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Upcoming Dates
August 15, 2018
0844-19-LAAS
Register by phone: 608-262-2451
Schedule
Instructor(s)
Fee
Standard: $255; Govt./nonprofit*: $185. Lunch included. [*This rate is available to nonprofit and public sector organizations, government agencies, and nonprofit educational institutions. For questions about eligibility, please contact the program director.]
Location
University Research Park
MGE Innovation Center
510 Charmany Dr.
Madison , WI
Earn Credit Hours
By participating in this class you will earn:
Questions about this program?
Contact:
- Laura Page
- laura.page@wisc.edu
- 608-890-3627
Cancellation Policy:
Our cancellation policy varies by type of program. View our policies page for more details about cancelling a program.
- Laura Page
- laura.page@wisc.edu
- 608-890-3627
Cancellation Policy:
Our cancellation policy varies by type of program. View our policies page for more details about cancelling a program.
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