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Influencing Through Stories

Use stories as powerful tools to engage and influence your stakeholders.

Imagine sharing one story that makes a stakeholder pause, reconsider, and say, “I never thought about it that way.” That’s the power of storytelling when it’s done well. Today’s workplace demands more than information; it demands connection. Stories can help you achieve that. This kit helps explore how to weave authentic, impactful stories at work that broaden perspectives, simplify complexity, align teams around shared goals, and prompt stakeholders to take action.

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At a glance

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Content coverage1 day flow
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Recommended cohort size20-30 learners
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Suitable delivery format ILT / VILT
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CustomizationEditable content

Trusted by clients across industries

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Trainers & internal
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Learning & development professionals

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Business leaders &
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Content designed for

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First-time and mid-level managers

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High-potential employees

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Individual contributors

Business outcomes targeted

Stronger stakeholder engagement

Individuals weave in relatable, takeaway-driven stories that make messages click and prompt stakeholder action.

Enhanced team commitment

Team leads use authentic stories that reflect values and vision, strengthening credibility and motivation.

Increased influence on results

Clear, story-driven communication helps accelerate key initiatives and deliver results with confidence.

DIY Learning Kit components

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You may consider:

  • Incorporating business-specific or industry-relevant examples.
  • Expanding on existing exercises and activities.
  • Adding to suggested questions for deeper introspection and discussion.
  • Weaving in nuances to the workplace scenarios or videos.
  • Adapting or expanding learning points to suit specific objectives.
  • Removing or condensing content where necessary to suit time or relevance.

The provided Program Slides are designed for a full-day, in-person session. However, the content is flexible, and you can adjust the pace and delivery format based on your specific training needs. Here are some alternative ways to run the program:

  • Condense it into a half-day live session.
  • Expand it into a two-day learning experience with added time for practice, reflection, or deeper discussion.
  • Run it as a virtual session by adapting the activities and interactions for an online environment.
  • Combine it with other activities or related topics as part of a larger learning journey.
  • Use selected modules for short learning sprints tailored to a team’s immediate needs.

Yes, most core resources in the DIY Learning Kit are editable, allowing you to tailor the content to suit your audience and context. The editable resources include the program slides with facilitator notes, the participant workbook, the pre-program exercise, and the post-program practice. Components that are typically non-editable include the overview materials, select items within the facilitator resources (such as the resource library), and the additional resources.

Each kit is designed to support facilitators of all experience levels. It includes a program overview outlining the session flow and a comprehensive Facilitator Guide to help plan, prepare, and deliver the training. The program slides come with detailed facilitator notes, including suggested dialogue, activity instructions, and debrief points to ensure clarity and consistency. The resource library includes activities that enable self-reflection, peer discussion, and meaningful engagement to drive learning. Besides, the participant material reinforces the learning experience. All this material equips you to lead sessions confidently, adapt content as needed, and stay aligned with the learning objectives.

Absolutely. The kit is designed not only for standalone delivery but also to support ongoing learning and reinforcement. It includes post-program practice prompts, reflection-based activities, and additional tools like pocket insights and manager checklists, all created to promote continuous learning and real-world application. You can also integrate kit elements into follow-up sessions, coaching conversations, or team check-ins to extend impact over time.

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Craft your stories so that they stick!