The thing about storytelling techniques is, they are like the framing materials for a house. First, you need a plan. Then you can make good use of them. Begin the plan for your story by asking and answering the question, Why story?
Creating a Dedicated Time and Space At Narativ, before we begin the process of excavating, crafting and presenting our stories in a workshop, we create what we call “a dedicated time and space” for the work we are about to undertake. Creating
At the heart of our business model is one central principle: The reciprocal relationship of listening and telling. What do we mean by “the reciprocal relationship of listening and telling”? It’s actually happening to you now as you read this paragraph. You
In a meeting where attention-spans may be short, you’ll be looking for a story that quickly grabs your audience’s attention, and leaves a strong impression. Ideally, your listeners would feel what you want them to feel (and be inspired to do what
An individual’s origin story defines who they are and why they do what they do. True also for an organization, which may begin with an individual’s origin story and later develop its own. In a way no prose can ever do,
“This year, we became the story.”- Oprah Winfrey Oprah Winfrey became the first black woman to receive the Cecil B. de Mille award during this year’s Golden Globe Awards, the 75th anniversary of the event. She delivered an electrifying and presidential speech that
“It’s not enough any more to say ‘we make widgets.’” Last year, The Harvard Review wrote an article about “strategic narrative.” “You want a story that inspires employees, excites partners, attracts customers, and engages influencers. A story that is concise but comprehensive. Specific