The Leadership Training Activity Book: 50 Exercises

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MATERIALS
Handout 6.1: Storytelling Checklist

EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES
Flipcharts and markers
ROOM SET-UP
Have participants sit in a circle in front of a fireplace, if possible. Otherwise, place chairs
in a “U” shape.

Comments


This activity works well at the beginning of a leadership program. If you plan to have
participants give presentations later on, this activity will help participants practice
making impromptu presentations. Use it after your introduction and overview of the
workshop agenda.

Resources
Read more about storytelling in Encouraging the Heart,written by Jim Kouzes and Barry
Posner (see Chapter 8, pp. 99–106).

Trainer’s Notes for Activity 6


STEP-BY-STEP PROCEDURE
Step 1: As the trainer, you need to model this skill of storytelling. Use Handout
6.1, Storytelling Checklist,as your guide to write a story. Practice your
story out loud several times so you can tell it without notes. Before
the class, tell your story that includes all the elements of a good story.
You can choose either option below; note that the second option is
appropriate because participants will be reviewing their skills and career
goals throughout most of the leadership program.

Option 1: Tell the story about how the vision of the company or program
became a reality.
Option 2: Tell a story about one of the trainers that highlights the
struggle and lessons learned during his/her career.

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