Connecting through Storytelling: Uniting People and Ideas

In this training course you will learn the power of connecting through storytelling in business to enhance your communication skills.

AMS Course Code: 2318

Course Description

Storytelling within the business setting enables us to bind facts and ideas in a coherent, compelling way so your audience tunes in and engages and most importantly, stories forge connections among and between people through the values that unite us. The Connecting through Storytelling: Uniting People and Ideas course combines visualization and strategic communication best practices to help you communicate more effectively and influence others to take action based on the art of storytelling.

Visit the AMS Client-Centric Engagement Model below, to learn about other customization options or Contact Us to discuss your unique needs. Our modulated content inventory coupled with our proprietary 4x4 design model affords our clients a wide range of scalable options. Visit out Full Course Catalog to explore related topics.

Delivery Options

This program is delivered on-site in one full day or virtually in two 3.5-hour sessions.

Course Modules

The Art of Storytelling

  • Understanding the basics of storytelling

  • Techniques for crafting compelling narratives

  • The role of storytelling in business communication

  • How to use storytelling to engage and persuade

Finding the Story in Your Data

  • Identifying key data points for your narrative

  • Transforming data into a relatable story

  • Visualizing data to complement your story

  • Techniques for data-driven storytelling

Designing Your Stories

  • Structuring your story for maximum impact

  • Choosing the right visual aids and graphics

  • Tailoring your story to different audiences

  • Ensuring your story aligns with your message

Presenting a Continuous Story

  • Connecting individual stories into a cohesive narrative

  • Maintaining audience interest throughout the presentation

  • Transitioning smoothly between story elements

  • Reinforcing your core message with storytelling

Who Should Attend

The course is designed for professionals seeking to improve their storytelling skills for more effective communication.

Client-Centric Engagement Model

Professional Development Training

Each learning module in our course descriptions represent 90 minutes of instruction. Your selection of learning modules and sub-topics, preferred delivery modality, and custom design elements (as noted below), will determine the course duration and ultimate “best solution” to meet your unique learning needs. Our proprietary and innovative “4x4” design model, expert level facilitators, and modulated content library is the gateway to high-impact and agile learning experiences that result in immediate skills application. Watch a brief video describing the model. Learn More>>

AMS Professional Development Training Model for Engagement

For the Team

  • Teams of eight or more participants, delivered On-Site or Live Online with the option to customize your learning experience.

For the Individual

Customize your Learning Experience

  • Customize with instructional design options including scenarios, thought leader questions, and exercises
  • Select delivery modality and manage course durations based on content selection
  • Mix and match learning modules & sub-topics to create the most highly customized learning experience
  • Create learning tracks by linking courses & learning modules with connective application exercises over a predetermined timeline
  • Support content with correlating Research Articles
  • Enhance skills application with Performance Coaching
  • Earn select industry and academic accreditations
  • Organizational Learning & Development (L&D) Framework Best Practice
  • Integrate Digital Resources – Thought Leader Interviews – Insights Podcast

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