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Storytelling_A_ Key_Competence_For_Project_Managers

In this presentation, we'll delve into the power of storytelling as an essential skill for project managers. We'll move beyond dry presentations and explore how crafting compelling narratives can significantly boost your effectiveness. You'll discover how storytelling can be used to build stronger relationships with stakeholders, simplify complex information, and create a clear vision for your project. By the end, you'll be equipped with practical tips to harness the power of storytelling and become a more influential project leader.

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Storytelling_A_ Key_Competence_For_Project_Managers

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  1. Storytelling - a key competence This article argues that storytelling is a crucial skill for project managers to possess. The writer attended a Stephen Carver presentation. Stephen is a senior lecturer at Cranfield School of management. He has experience of Project and Programme Management in almost all business sectors, from banks to oil and from construction to law firms. He spoke about successful project management through telling stories.

  2. Why is storytelling important for project managers?

  3. Engages and motivates stakeholders Stories can capture attention, make complex information relatable, and build emotional connections with stakeholders, leading to increased buy-in and support. 1. 2. Storytelling helps communicate project goals, challenges, and successes in a clear, concise, and memorable way, fostering understanding and collaboration. Improves communication 3. Stories can effectively convey the "why" behind changes, making them more palatable and encouraging adoption. Promotes change management 4. Sharing personal anecdotes and experiences can humanize project managers and foster stronger relationships with team members and clients. Builds trust and relationships

  4. A good project has some striking similarities to a good story. 1. Has characters 2. Engages the "mind's eye" 3. Takes the audience on an emotional journey 4. Has structure 5. Makes an impact 6. Is remembered

  5. How can project managers develop their storytelling skills?

  6. 1. Practice Start small by incorporating stories into your everyday communication. 2. Pay attention to how others use storytelling effectively. Observe and learn 3. Ask colleagues or mentors for feedback on your storytelling skills. Seek feedback 4. Read books, articles, and blogs on storytelling techniques. Use storytelling resources

  7. Storytelling example Part of storytelling is projecting the right image of you, your project and your message – one that sticks, and one that people will remember. Cameron Russell is a model and while she appears in a short skirt in the TEDx Event she makes an outfit change on stage to change the audience perception of her, before telling her story. The TEDx Talk is "Looks aren’t everything. Believe me, I’m a model" Her concluding remark is that she hopes we will all feel more comfortable acknowledging our perceived successes and our perceived failures.

  8. Conclusion Overall, the article emphasizes that storytelling is not just a "soft skill" but a valuable tool for project managers to connect with stakeholders, communicate effectively, and achieve project success.

  9. THANK YOU! Subtitle Final text/thoughts

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