Story Strategies for Facilitators

Move people to integrated change that lasts

To match the demands of a shifting global environment, trainers, teachers, consultants and coaches want to support people and organisations through change experiences that bring lasting transformation.
The stages of story, sometimes referred to as ‘The Hero’s Journey’ can be used for understanding the process of deep values based learning. The same stages a story maker uses to move characters from a stuck state to a new understanding – like the frog who becomes a prince and Cinderella who becomes a queen – can be used to design processes of transformation.
This model, coupled with the participative learning strategies used in improvised theatre, can impact coaching clients, students and workshop participants on a core value level.

Neuro-scientific research now substantiates the kind of experiential learning made possible when using stories as an effective model with a good ROI. It is no longer a “nice-to-have” to use the arts as an organisational and community development tool, it is considered essential.

Story strategies are powerful tools to

• Allow people to bring their own stories and experiences into play.
• Guide participants to a holistic understanding of their place in the world.
• Provide ‘aha-experiences’ that instigate authentic action.
• Design programmes or interventions for lasting.
• Packaging large amounts of information, complicated material and abstract ideas succinctly and clearly.

You will learn about the:

• Five ingredients for participation.
• Six steps for framing participative exercises
• Seven stages for designing change
• Eight story strategies for facilitators.

I realised that stories, well told, simple, really draw people in, rather than overwhelm them in detail – Participant from ‘Added Value’

Your unique way with stories and characters opened a fresh perspective on my own character and story. I was moved by the way in which the stories brought the participants straight to the heart of their search for meaning.- Dr Jeanette de Klerk, Office for Moral Leadership, University of Stellenbosch

I have learnt the building blocks to structure a presentation from presenting a problem to providing the solution. I also know how to involve the audience and to avoid common pitfalls of starting a presentation.- Richard Kunz – Lecturer at the University of Kwazulu Natal

It is absolutely valuable, opens new dimensions to thinking and innovations, such a key tool to capture the audience. Structuring something in a simple, effective manner, without wrecking your brain … It is a new perspective that I experience and is now a paradigm shift for me… This workshop promotes personal development and growth. – Aakash B. – Network Marketer, KZN

Dr. Petro Janse van Vuuren has been training and coaching voice work and participative teaching methods for the last 18 years, both as a trainer of actors and as presentation skills teacher. She has worked with a wide range of clients including financial executives, environmentalists, evangelical ministers, microbiology lecturers, radio talk show hosts and rap artists.

This is a public workshop but can be customised for your organisation’s unique situation as an in-house workshop.

Upcoming Public Workshop in Bellville

Date: 27 Jul 2012 Stay updated about workshops in your area
Time: 8:30 – 16:00
Venue: Baobab Café, Cn. Bill Bezuidenhoudt & Mountainview Road, Bellville View map
Investment: R900 or R750 if you book before 23 May
Contact Leonora on 0734946563 or leonora@playingmantis.net for more information or to book us for an in-house workshop.

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