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The Power of Story in Business Analysis

The Power of Story in Business Analysis | business analyst | Scoop.it

Tell me if you’ve heard this one before – you’re on a project that was thrust on your stakeholder groups from high above.  They were insufficiently consulted during the problem definition phase, and they are now questioning everything during implementation. These stakeholders can’t get the project to be outright cancelled, but they can cause it to be ultimately unsuccessful if they don’t commit to putting their time and energy into ensuring that the solution being developed is appropriately used.

 

Sound familiar? It sure does to me! 

 

So what is a leader, manager, consultant to do? Add stories into the mix.

 

I like this article because it directly addresses the difficulties of project management, enrolling people to your cause, and how stories can be one of the remedies applied.

 

The author includes 3 steps to shift the situation and get your projects back on track. If you are stuck -- read this. 

 

And if you consult with others, tuck this list in your back pocket to keep your clients & project on track.

 

Read the full article here:

http://www.batimes.com/articles/the-power-of-story-in-business-analysis.html ;

 

This review was written by Karen Dietz for her curated content on business storytelling at www.scoop.it/t/just-story-it ;


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The Power of Story -- short video

Stories are powerful. We put together this little demonstration to inspire our people make more emotional connections.

 

I love his short video about why stories work so well to make information meaningful and memorable!

 

I share it with you today for 2 reasons:

It looks like it would be a very simple video technique you could use for sharing your own business stories. If you need to demonstrate the power of storytelling in your work, share this video!

 

Hope this video gets your week off to a roaring start.

Dr. Karen Dietz's comment April 14, 2012 3:26 PM
Thanks for re-scooping this JD! Have a wonderful weekend :)
Dr. Karen Dietz's comment April 22, 2012 8:57 PM
Thank you for re-scooping this Elena!
Dr. Karen Dietz's comment April 23, 2012 5:35 PM
Thank you for re-scooping this Heiko!
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Narrative Conference 2012: Narrativity in Organizations

Narrative Conference 2012: Narrativity in Organizations | business analyst | Scoop.it

Narrative Conference 2012 CopenhagenNarrative Conference 2012...NARRATIVITY IN ORGANIZATIONS -- How can a narrative approach to dialogues be used to support employees, teams, and organizational development? 

 

In many ways, Europe is ahead of the US when it comes to approaching business and organizational culture from a narrative approach.

 

The organizational track at this conference looks fabulous and if you have an opportunity to go -- or submit an application for a presentation -- then don't miss it.

 

The entire conference is on narrative therapy and community work. Two of the 3 tracks are applicable for business: Narrativity in Organizations and Storymaking.

 

If you go, you will learn tons!

Dr. Karen Dietz's comment May 21, 2012 11:35 AM
Thanks for re-scooping this post Michel! I hope you or the people in your network attend. I would love to know what happens. Have a great week.