Professional Effectiveness
Business Storytelling

Telling a Business Story
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Telling a Business Story
Lesson Objectives
Telling a Business Story
- discover the subject areas that will be covered in this course
- recognize the benefits of transmitting information via storytelling
- identify the elements of an effective business storytelling effort
- recognize actions that create a connection with your audience, increasing the impact of your story
- recognize key strategies for the initial stages of planning a story
- identify strategies for outlining the beginning, middle, and end of a story
- identify strategies for effectively drafting and presenting a business story
- recognize basic story structures availble for business storytelling
- Knowledge Check: Telling Business Stories
Overview/Description
As humans, we've been using narratives to share our knowledge and experiences with others since the beginning. But effective storytelling, specifically within a business context, requires thoughtful preparation and effective delivery. With practice, using storytelling can improve the way you communicate with key players inside – and outside – your organization.
In this course, you'll learn how to plan and deliver effective stories that engage your target audience and help you accomplish your objectives.
Target
Prerequisites: none