Stories trainers tell : 55 ready-to-use stories to make training stick /
By: Wacker, Mary B
Title By: Silverman, Lori L | American Society for Training and Development (ASTD)
Material type: BookPublisher: San Francisco, CA : Jossey-Bass/Pfeiffer, c2003.Description: xxxiii, 398 p. : ; 25 cm.ISBN: 0787978426Other title: Fifty five ready-to-use stories to make training stick.Subject(s): Employees -- Training of -- Anecdotes | Learning -- Anecdotes | Storytelling
Summary:
Telling stories is a powerful way to make a point, especially when the stories are compelling, well-constructed, and poignant. This book captures thought-provoking stories contributed by trainers, nationally known speakers, consultants, business leaders, educators, and professional storytellers that help make challenging ideas and abstract concepts stick. The stories are organized around major organizational development and training themes, such as leadership, diversity, teamwork, performance and coaching, and customer service. Accompanying each story are tips, debriefing questions, key points, and a follow-up activity to maximize its impact and learning potential.
Item type | Home library | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds |
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REGULAR | University of Wollongong in Dubai Main Collection | 658.312404 WA ST (Browse shelf) | Available | T0031615 |
Total holds: 0
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Telling stories is a powerful way to make a point, especially when the stories are compelling, well-constructed, and poignant. This book captures thought-provoking stories contributed by trainers, nationally known speakers, consultants, business leaders, educators, and professional storytellers that help make challenging ideas and abstract concepts stick. The stories are organized around major organizational development and training themes, such as leadership, diversity, teamwork, performance and coaching, and customer service. Accompanying each story are tips, debriefing questions, key points, and a follow-up activity to maximize its impact and learning potential.