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WEBINAR: A How-to on Storytelling & Lean Six Sigma
The document is a presentation by Mitch Ditkoff on the importance of storytelling for Lean Six Sigma practitioners, addressing common struggles such as lack of self-image as a storyteller and ineffective communication. It outlines the structure of a good story and offers tips for improving storytelling skills, including practicing and knowing the audience. It also promotes Lean Six Sigma training resources and invites further engagement through questions and podcasts.
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WEBINAR: A How-to on Storytelling & Lean Six Sigma
- 1. 10/21/17 Twice Upon aTime Lean Six Sigma Storytelling Presented by Mitch Ditkoff Co-Founder and President, Idea Champions
- 2. Mitch Ditkoff • Co-Founderand President, Idea Champions • Author of two award-winning books on Innovation and Storytelling • Voted "Innovation Blogger of the Year" (2011/2012) • Long time Huffington Post contributor • Lives in Woodstock, NY and San Miguel de Allende, Mexico About Our Presenter 2
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- 6. Why do LeanSix Sigma practitioners struggle with telling their stories?
- 7. 1. No self-image as a storyteller 2.Don’t tune into their audience 3. Don’t know their outcome 4. Choose the wrong story 5. Too preachy 6. Don’t practice 7. Don’t understand story structure 8. Tell it in a boring way
- 8. What is theSTRUCTURE of a story?
- 9. 5 ELEMENTS OFA GOOD STORY 1. Character 2. Setting 3. Plot 4. Obstacles 5. Resolution The Hero’s Journey!
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- 11. STORYTELLING TIPS FOR LEANSIX SIGMA PRACTITIONERS 1. Realize you already know how to tell a story 2. Find a story you love to tell 3. Identify the key message of your story 4. Decide how you want your story to make people feel 5. Visualize your audience 6. Add colorful details and images 7. Remember to include the “big bad wolf” obstacle 8. Practice! Get feedback! 9. Be animated in the telling of your story 10. Read my book… and subscribe to my blog
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- 13. “He that tellsthe story rules the world.” - Hopi Saying www.ideachampions.com
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