Story-based Facilitation Techniques

Stories are how people make sense of the world—and when used well, they can transform how we facilitate learning, change, and collaboration. In this hands-on session, Shawn Callahan from Anecdote will introduce four practical, story-based techniques: Pre-mortem, Anecdote Circles, Jumpstart Storytelling, and Decision Games. You’ll get to experience at least three of these approaches for yourself, as well as pick up a few simple tips for spotting real stories (and avoiding communications masquerading as stories). Come ready to participate, reflect, and explore how story can elevate your facilitation practice

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Our guest: Shawn Callahan, Founder, Anecdote and ODA Member

Shawn Callahan is the author of the award-winning book 'Putting Stories to Work' and the Founder of Anecdote, the world’s largest business storytelling enterprise.

He started his career in tech with companies such as Oracle and IBM but realised, at the end of the day, it was the human factors that determined the success of any company. In 2004, Shawn founded Anecdote, a firm that helps leaders and sellers find and tell compelling business stories.

Shawn works with Global 1,000 companies such as Shell, Danone, Microsoft, TESCO, Allianz and Bayer all around the world.