This is what training- and workshop participants and students have concluded about the power of working with stories
EDUCATION:
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It helps to understand context better
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It enhances memory
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It passes knowledge in an understandable way
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It can make learning fascinating
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It can enhance language learning and literacy skills
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It supports understanding of complex issues
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It enhances social / critical / emotional / empathic and listening skills
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It stimulates creativity and imagination
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It enhances anticipation in certain / important situations
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It makes you think / reflect / open up
BUSINESS / ORGANIZATIONS:​
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It helps significantly to assess the organizational climate
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It helps exploring and analyzing the (personal) experiences of employees
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It helps to establish more / better alignment between management and employees
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The power of metaphor enhances vision
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In recruitment it works both ways:
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it helps the organization (and HR) to present herself
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it also helps the individual to present him/herself better in job interviews
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LEADERSHIP:
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It helps to make communication more personal
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It enhances social / critical / emotional / empathic and listening skills
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It creates new ways of communication (figurative)
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It creates credible communication towards employees
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It delivers new ways to monitor, and give (or get) feedback from employees
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The power of metaphor enhances vision
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