Storytelling

Challenge & Selection

I am currently pursuing MBA. We study many business case studies and are required to present  these problems and its solutions in the class room. Given the constraints that these problems are  complex and the time we are allotted to present our solutions is limited, it is necessary to  communicate the problem in concise and simple manner which everyone can understand. I have  been using the storytelling technique to present the summary and solution of the problem. After  coming up with a relevant solution, I spend a lot of time on developing a narrative to explain it. I try  to identify the problem through the eyes of a character and what mindset does the character has to  deal with the problem.

Application

I start working on a story after I have reached the optimum solution. I try to visualize the problem in  real time and write about it from the perspective of a customer or manager. I have realized that it  helps to understand and explain the problem better when you have a person’s point of view of  looking at it. Giving the problem a human touch helps to connect better with the problem.  Sometimes I incorporate the ‘six thinking hats’ technique by Edward de Bono into my story telling to  explain different point of views of looking at the problem and its solution.

After developing a structured narrative, I practice it in front of a friend or mirror before presenting it  in the classroom. This is an important process which helps me to make an impactful storytelling  experience. During the practice session, I work on the flow of the story, voice modulation and body  language while delivering the story. I highly recommend to try this for any presentation of speech  you want to deliver at any platform.

Insight & Approach

I have always enjoyed TED talks. The speakers are able to explain with ease the complex topics to a  diverse audience group. Now, after I implemented the storytelling technique in my presentations, I  have come to know of the power of it. It was an eye-opener for me. The students are able to easily  understand the problem and stay engaged with me during the presentation. I am able to explain my  thoughts better through this mode and the students are able to connect with the case study.

This have become even more important in the current situation where we have to present on virtual  platform. It is important to make the presentation lively and interesting to stay connected with the  students.

This course made me see this as a tool in a new way. Earlier, I used to do it in informally and in an  ad-hoc manner, but now I can prepare ahead and think of stories that will assist me in presenting my  ideas and best illuminate them.


Storytelling Challenge & Selection I am currently pursuing MBA . We study many business case studies and are required to present these problems and its solutions in the class room . Given the constraints that these problems are complex and the time we are allotted to present our solutions is limited , it is necessary to communicate the problem in concise and simple manner which everyone can understand . I have been using the storytelling technique to present the summary and solution of the problem . After coming up with a relevant solution , I spend a lot of time on developing a narrative to explain it . I try to identify the problem through the eyes of a character and what mindset does the character has to deal with the problem . Application I start working on a story after I have reached the optimum solution . I try to visualize the problem in real time and write about it from the perspective of a customer or manager . I have realized that it helps to understand and explain the problem better when you have a person ’s point of view of looking at it . Giving the problem a human touch helps to connect better with the problem . Sometimes I incorporate the ‘ six thinking hats ’ technique by Edward de Bono into my story telling to explain different point of views of looking at the problem and its solution . After developing a structured narrative , I practice it in front of a friend or mirror before presenting it in the classroom . This is an important process which helps me to make an impactful storytelling experience . During the practice session , I work on the flow of the story , voice modulation and body language while delivering the story . I highly recommend to try this for any presentation of speech you want to deliver at any platform . Insight & Approach I have always enjoyed TED talks . The speakers are able to explain with ease the complex topics to a diverse audience group . Now , after I implemented the storytelling technique in my presentations , I have come to know of the power of it . It was an eye - opener for me . The students are able to easily understand the problem and stay engaged with me during the presentation . I am able to explain my thoughts better through this mode and the students are able to connect with the case study . This have become even more important in the current situation where we have to present on virtual platform . It is important to make the presentation lively and interesting to stay connected with the students . This course made me see this as a tool in a new way . Earlier , I used to do it in informally and in an ad - hoc manner , but now I can prepare ahead and think of stories that will assist me in presenting my ideas and best illuminate them .