Change your organisation one word at a time is a book developed by two global management consultants. It's principles are applied to project management in this storyboard. Part 2 will follow soon.
Powerpoint of a script writing masterclass at the 2nd African Women in Film Forum (AWIFF), led by the award winning playwright and screenwriter Ade Solanke
Storytelling and Interaction Design - From Business to ButtonsDave Malouf
This is the talk I gave at From Business to Buttons in Stockholm on April 3, 2014.
Focuses on the power and value of storytelling as a tool and how Interaction Design is made up of the same components of a story when done correctly. Using this framework will lead to better designs.
As more and more of the experiences we craft are services that unfold over time — written, dramatic, and visual storytelling become the perfect early prototype. Designers can take advantage of the Narrative Paradigm, which states that all humans are natural storytellers and evaluators. Narratives are cheap and quick to make and evaluate. In this talk we will explore several narrative tools and when and how to use them in the design process.
The Cumberland County Public Library & Information Center in Fayetteville, NC, has been successful in using interactive mystery plays as public programs and as staff team-building exercises.
Presentation to the World Innovation Conference in Cannes, France.
We argue that advocacy needs to be baked into the design of products and services from the beginning - identifying the moments that create evangelism.
Powerpoint of a script writing masterclass at the 2nd African Women in Film Forum (AWIFF), led by the award winning playwright and screenwriter Ade Solanke
Storytelling and Interaction Design - From Business to ButtonsDave Malouf
This is the talk I gave at From Business to Buttons in Stockholm on April 3, 2014.
Focuses on the power and value of storytelling as a tool and how Interaction Design is made up of the same components of a story when done correctly. Using this framework will lead to better designs.
As more and more of the experiences we craft are services that unfold over time — written, dramatic, and visual storytelling become the perfect early prototype. Designers can take advantage of the Narrative Paradigm, which states that all humans are natural storytellers and evaluators. Narratives are cheap and quick to make and evaluate. In this talk we will explore several narrative tools and when and how to use them in the design process.
The Cumberland County Public Library & Information Center in Fayetteville, NC, has been successful in using interactive mystery plays as public programs and as staff team-building exercises.
Presentation to the World Innovation Conference in Cannes, France.
We argue that advocacy needs to be baked into the design of products and services from the beginning - identifying the moments that create evangelism.
7 must have qualities for a book cover design that sellsDerek Murphy
These are the notes to a presentation on book cover design I gave at an indie author festival - this presentation combines lessons I've learned from designing over 1000 book covers; to get the full experience you should watch the video recording, https://youtu.be/nzmZqbb_np0 - or visit my site, www.bookcovers.creativindie.com
Why This Story, Why This Story Now: The Art of Impactful StorytellingTechSoup
Slides from TechSoup's Lights, Camera, Take Action!
Today’s workshop with StoryCenter is called “Why This Story, Why This Story Now: The Art of Impactful Storytelling”
StoryCenter facilitators Rob and Allison will share approaches to helping individuals, communities and organizations uncover the stories that really matter - the stories that they want to share. Featuring creative breakout sessions and opportunities to share, you will practice the use of story prompts, discuss creative solutions, and explore tools to support self-expression, creative practice, and community building.
Stories: Your Secret Weapon For Building a MovementListenInPictures
Now, more than ever before, we have the opportunity to create real, systemic change.
Through online tools and the rise of peer-to-peer sharing, storytelling has been democratized. Corporations have lost their monopoly on storytelling.
We have the opportunity to tell great stories that inspire people to realize their power as changemakers. But we need to seize it.
Too often, organizations feel unequipped to tell great stories and fall back on descriptions of programs and requests for donations.
Audiences feel like they are giving to you instead of feeling like they are a part of you.
Your audience is hungry for meaning, belonging and purpose.
Let us help you craft a story that will invite people to be a part of something that matters.
By the end of this workshop, you’ll know how to share a narrative that will empower your audience to see themselves as an integral part of your story- driving fundraising, advocacy, engagement and ultimately, CHANGE.
Stories: the spine tingle, the science and the systems. South West Regional G...CharityComms
Alex Vernon, associate, Mile 91
Visit the CharityComms website to view slides from past events, see what events we have coming up and to check out what else we do: www.charitycomms.org.uk
7 must have qualities for a book cover design that sellsDerek Murphy
These are the notes to a presentation on book cover design I gave at an indie author festival - this presentation combines lessons I've learned from designing over 1000 book covers; to get the full experience you should watch the video recording, https://youtu.be/nzmZqbb_np0 - or visit my site, www.bookcovers.creativindie.com
Why This Story, Why This Story Now: The Art of Impactful StorytellingTechSoup
Slides from TechSoup's Lights, Camera, Take Action!
Today’s workshop with StoryCenter is called “Why This Story, Why This Story Now: The Art of Impactful Storytelling”
StoryCenter facilitators Rob and Allison will share approaches to helping individuals, communities and organizations uncover the stories that really matter - the stories that they want to share. Featuring creative breakout sessions and opportunities to share, you will practice the use of story prompts, discuss creative solutions, and explore tools to support self-expression, creative practice, and community building.
Stories: Your Secret Weapon For Building a MovementListenInPictures
Now, more than ever before, we have the opportunity to create real, systemic change.
Through online tools and the rise of peer-to-peer sharing, storytelling has been democratized. Corporations have lost their monopoly on storytelling.
We have the opportunity to tell great stories that inspire people to realize their power as changemakers. But we need to seize it.
Too often, organizations feel unequipped to tell great stories and fall back on descriptions of programs and requests for donations.
Audiences feel like they are giving to you instead of feeling like they are a part of you.
Your audience is hungry for meaning, belonging and purpose.
Let us help you craft a story that will invite people to be a part of something that matters.
By the end of this workshop, you’ll know how to share a narrative that will empower your audience to see themselves as an integral part of your story- driving fundraising, advocacy, engagement and ultimately, CHANGE.
Stories: the spine tingle, the science and the systems. South West Regional G...CharityComms
Alex Vernon, associate, Mile 91
Visit the CharityComms website to view slides from past events, see what events we have coming up and to check out what else we do: www.charitycomms.org.uk
Telling Your Story to Motivate Donors and Advocates for Your CauseRachel Kubicki
This presentation focuses on the importance of great story telling and also provides step by step instructions for creating your story. Included you will find examples, quotes for inspiration, and more. This is intended for board members, nonprofit executives, fundraisers and volunteers. The goal is to equip you with a strong story that attracts and motivates others to engage with your nonprofit.
What do you remember about your favorite book? Was it plot or character? Characters provide the emotion of the story and what we relate to. Where do they come from? How do you develop them?
Oprah Winfrey: A Leader in Media, Philanthropy, and Empowerment | CIO Women M...CIOWomenMagazine
This person is none other than Oprah Winfrey, a highly influential figure whose impact extends beyond television. This article will delve into the remarkable life and lasting legacy of Oprah. Her story serves as a reminder of the importance of perseverance, compassion, and firm determination.
Artificial intelligence (AI) offers new opportunities to radically reinvent the way we do business. This study explores how CEOs and top decision makers around the world are responding to the transformative potential of AI.
The Team Member and Guest Experience - Lead and Take Care of your restaurant team. They are the people closest to and delivering Hospitality to your paying Guests!
Make the call, and we can assist you.
408-784-7371
Foodservice Consulting + Design
Senior Project and Engineering Leader Jim Smith.pdfJim Smith
I am a Project and Engineering Leader with extensive experience as a Business Operations Leader, Technical Project Manager, Engineering Manager and Operations Experience for Domestic and International companies such as Electrolux, Carrier, and Deutz. I have developed new products using Stage Gate development/MS Project/JIRA, for the pro-duction of Medical Equipment, Large Commercial Refrigeration Systems, Appliances, HVAC, and Diesel engines.
My experience includes:
Managed customized engineered refrigeration system projects with high voltage power panels from quote to ship, coordinating actions between electrical engineering, mechanical design and application engineering, purchasing, production, test, quality assurance and field installation. Managed projects $25k to $1M per project; 4-8 per month. (Hussmann refrigeration)
Successfully developed the $15-20M yearly corporate capital strategy for manufacturing, with the Executive Team and key stakeholders. Created project scope and specifications, business case, ROI, managed project plans with key personnel for nine consumer product manufacturing and distribution sites; to support the company’s strategic sales plan.
Over 15 years of experience managing and developing cost improvement projects with key Stakeholders, site Manufacturing Engineers, Mechanical Engineers, Maintenance, and facility support personnel to optimize pro-duction operations, safety, EHS, and new product development. (BioLab, Deutz, Caire)
Experience working as a Technical Manager developing new products with chemical engineers and packaging engineers to enhance and reduce the cost of retail products. I have led the activities of multiple engineering groups with diverse backgrounds.
Great experience managing the product development of products which utilize complex electrical controls, high voltage power panels, product testing, and commissioning.
Created project scope, business case, ROI for multiple capital projects to support electrotechnical assembly and CPG goods. Identified project cost, risk, success criteria, and performed equipment qualifications. (Carrier, Electrolux, Biolab, Price, Hussmann)
Created detailed projects plans using MS Project, Gant charts in excel, and updated new product development in Jira for stakeholders and project team members including critical path.
Great knowledge of ISO9001, NFPA, OSHA regulations.
User level knowledge of MRP/SAP, MS Project, Powerpoint, Visio, Mastercontrol, JIRA, Power BI and Tableau.
I appreciate your consideration, and look forward to discussing this role with you, and how I can lead your company’s growth and profitability. I can be contacted via LinkedIn via phone or E Mail.
Jim Smith
678-993-7195
jimsmith30024@gmail.com
The case study discusses the potential of drone delivery and the challenges that need to be addressed before it becomes widespread.
Key takeaways:
Drone delivery is in its early stages: Amazon's trial in the UK demonstrates the potential for faster deliveries, but it's still limited by regulations and technology.
Regulations are a major hurdle: Safety concerns around drone collisions with airplanes and people have led to restrictions on flight height and location.
Other challenges exist: Who will use drone delivery the most? Is it cost-effective compared to traditional delivery trucks?
Discussion questions:
Managerial challenges: Integrating drones requires planning for new infrastructure, training staff, and navigating regulations. There are also marketing and recruitment considerations specific to this technology.
External forces vary by country: Regulations, consumer acceptance, and infrastructure all differ between countries.
Demographics matter: Younger generations might be more receptive to drone delivery, while older populations might have concerns.
Stakeholders for Amazon: Customers, regulators, aviation authorities, and competitors are all stakeholders. Regulators likely hold the greatest influence as they determine the feasibility of drone delivery.
Case Analysis - The Sky is the Limit | Principles of Management
Project management - A process for a complex world
1.
2. Exercise
Read through this storyboard
Please let us know what is important to you
We may be able to help further if needed
3. Does your organisation suffer from any of these
symptoms in managing difficult projects?
• Talk substituting action
• Upward delegation
• People admiring the problem not solving it
• People working to different agendas
• Push back, push back, push back
• Misplaced use of internal competition which
suppresses cooperation
• Blame
4. Brilliant project plans created by heroes don’t work
Carefully planned, deliberate and deliberated
small steps that recognise the changing
opportunities and constraints inherent in the
Business.
Steps taken by people who are confident and
competent and are prepared to take a team
approach works.
5. We are talking about a different approach to
project planning
TYPICAL APPROACH
• How life ought to be
• Focus on Outcomes, no
distractions
• SMART Objectives
• Clear, detailed information
• Telling people ‘what to do’
• Monitor them closely
DIFFERENT APPROACH
• How life is
• Embracing different stakeholder
views
• Writing a story to create
meaning
• Co-creating the story with others
• Making sure everybody
understands: Why, How, What
• Giving people freedom to deliver
6. We would like you to commit to giving our approach a try
Part 1 Outcome (this presentation)
Outcome - Using stories to ENGAGE people so that they get involved in the
project and the change agenda – WILLINGLY
Part 2 Outcome (next presentation)
Giving people the DIRECTION and FREEDOM to do their bit successfully
7. More about Part 1 outcomes…
Understand stories; what are
they for and how they work?
Write stories; use a template
to create powerful stories
Understand how to engage
through stories , share stories
with others
Getting complex projects
done!
Engaging with
Stories
8. More about Part 1 outcomes…
GETTING COMPLEX PROJECTS DONE
Writing and telling stories is a skill that can be
learned but it needs practice
9. We’ll move to writing & telling stories…
…that engage hearts and minds
…that give projects meaning
…as a cause of something; move toward outcomes
…that deliver project results
…that are not merely passing on information
10. Exercise
What is a story?
A good place to start is our current thinking
about stories
Do you have any working definitions of a
story?
11. So, what is a story?
Using stories effectively requires raising awareness of 3
areas
• A story is an edited account of reality – are you clear what
you are leaving in and out?
• A story is told to share a moral or point - are you clear
what you are leaving in and out?
• A story has value to the hearer - are you clear the story is for
them and not about you?
12. By the way….
Nobody can disprove your story with facts
They will need a better story
13. All stories created to a structure
This is the most basic
MESS TURNAROUND SUCCESS
14. Writing a story | Star Wars Example
MESS | A young farm boy, who dreams of adventure, lives in a galaxy torn by
rebellion and war. He is pushed into the conflict after his aunt and uncle are
killed by the Empire for the droids he possesses….
TURNAROUND | …An old master Obi Wan Kenobi trains him in the ancient
warrior ways called the Force and with the help of a rogue pilot Hans Solo,
Luke tries to destroy the death star in a star fighter but the machine fails and
all looks doomed but then he remembers the lessons of the Force and hits the
right spot and…
SUCCESS | …the Death Star is destroyed, and they all live to fight another day
(and in another movie)
15. Exercise
Think for a moment about a story of your project
Where is the BUT ONE DAY…?
And, the THEY ALL LIVED HAPPILY EVER AFTER?
Where’s the drama, the threat, the emotion?
Why not have a go at writing the story of your project?
16. Writing your story | A better template
Current Situation
Prompts for Action
Consequences and Complications
Outcomes
Key Domino
17. Writing your story | Template – Star Wars
Current Situation | A young farm boy, who dreams of adventure, lives
in a galaxy torn by rebellion and war
Prompts for Action | He is pushed into the conflict after his aunt and
uncle are killed by the Empire for the droids he possesses….
Consequence & Complications| An old master Obi Wan Kenobi trains
him in the ancient warrior ways called the Force and with the help of a
rogue pilot Hans Solo, Luke tries to destroy the death star in a star
fighter but the machine fails and all looks doomed but then he
remembers the lessons of the Force and hits the right spot and…
Outcomes | …the Death Star is destroyed
Key domino | …they all live to fight another day (and in another movie)
18. Exercise
Now is a good time to have a go at writing the first draft
of the story of your project.
How do bring your project to life and deliver results?
19. You are now at a point of crisis!
You have written your story and are ready to tell it.
Ask yourself:
Why are you telling your story?
(By The Way: There is only one reason!)
20. The reason!
> You don’t want your audience to listen to your story
> You don’t want your audience to appreciate it
> You don’t even want your audience to live it
You want your audience to share your story!
That’s why it needs to clear and well written
21. Engaging “…With Others”
We want to move our thinking
• From Tell - to Share
• From Have to - to Want to
• From Discussion/Debate - to Involve/Engage
And
From ‘audience as enemy’ - to ‘audience as co-creator’
22. How most people think about telling stories:
Story Teller
(Transmitter)
Audience
(Receiver)
23. Try this way of thinking…sharing not telling
Story Teller
Audience
24. Taking the lead BUT…
Co-creating the story with the audience
Circular breathing when playing a wind instrument
It’s a bit like…blowing and breathing at the same
time
Sharing = telling and listening at the same time
25. Time for reflection
Let’s bring it all together
Our intentions were:
• Understand stories – what are they for and how they work
• Write stories – use a template to create powerful stories
• Engage through stories – share not tell stories with others
We want to bring our projects to life; give meaning
By sharing it with others we can talk it into existence
26. We want to write and share
Stories that engage hearts and minds
Stories that give meaning
Stories as a cause of something
Stories that deliver results
Using stories to deliver results in your project
27. And finally….
Why not have a go at writing or rewriting a story for a
project and send it to us for review?