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Participation, Not Marginalization: Using People's Stories for Social Good

Participation, Not Marginalization: Using People's Stories for Social Good | Just Story It | Scoop.it

Are these stories important to tell? Yes. If done right, storytelling is public education that has the power to change societies.


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Maybe sometimes we should be story facilitators and help others tell their own stories instead of doing it for them. Enter participatory storytelling, whereby participants learn about narrative and use technology to produce their own media. By giving them control, we get a genuine storyteller’s perspective, plus they’re empowered through participation, not representation—which is the only solution to marginalization anyway.



Via Gregg Morris
Karen Dietz's insight:

Love this article that talks about the importance of letting your constituents (nonprofit) and by extension, your customers (for profit) tell their own stories in their own words.


I can't emphasize how important this is. Read this short article for fabulous advice and to stimulate your thinking.


Thank you Gregg Morris for originally scooping this article and sharing it!


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Karen Dietz's comment, February 18, 12:06 PM
Excellent points Daniel!
Gregg Morris's comment, February 18, 1:38 PM
As Karen said, they certainly are.
soulemane elias's comment, March 19, 5:24 PM
yes ! I think also
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Your Story in Network Marketing | 30 second speech | Jackie Ulmer, Direct Sales Coach and Social Networking Trainer

Developing your story in Network Marketing plays a critical role in your success in prospecting and presenting!

 

I'd love it if this article was titled "Your Story; 30 Second Speech" because it applies to any business person (not just those in MLMs) who struggles to tell his/her story at any networking event.  

 

I included the article here becuase it asks some great questions that will help us craft and tell our mini-networking story.  These questions are the first step.  If you can answer these with confidence, you are well on your way to crafting your mini-story that will lead to richer conversations and connections at networking events.

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Rapid Storytelling: 20 Slides in 6 min. What the Pecha Kucha?

Rapid Storytelling: 20 Slides in 6 min. What the Pecha Kucha? | Just Story It | Scoop.it
Pecha Kucha is a presentation method, developed in Japan, that is reputed to improve audience attention. It is a method of presenting that ensures both content and length are kept ...

 

Here's a great exercise & method to create powerful yet brief stories to share with only 20 slides with 20 seconds for each slide.  This is a discipline all business could develop and use for those times when you have to share your story both quickly and well.

 

Originally shared via Twitter @marketingwizdom.

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StorySelling “How to Write Mini User Stories”

Why: Use mini user stories, with the right sales message, so that your salespeople are able to sell value and differentiate your offering instead of pitching product and reducing price. Mini User Stories: Make the stories short.

 

One of the best articles I've read on using stories in sales.  The author give how-to tips and concrete examples on crafting your sales stories so the customer is the hero, and you are the winner (higher sales).  Well done (and it works)!  

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GlobalGiving Storytelling - Turning Anecdotes into Useful Data

GlobalGiving Storytelling - Turning Anecdotes into Useful Data | Just Story It | Scoop.it
We're collecting stories from people who benefit from programs run by charities to find out what's working, what isn't, and what the community really needs.

 

Want to create a customer feedback loop using stories?  Then here's your how-to guide.  This non-profit is doing what every business needs to do.  

 

This is a must-read article, and even includes a downloadable PDF for how to set this up in your business.  

 

Don't wait another minute to read this piece and learn how to do this yourself -- no matter what size your business is.  If this non-profit can do it, so can you.

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