Tales for Trainers

Part 1 The Story So Far... 1. Once Upon a Time... Storytelling traditions 7; Who were the storyteller? 9; Storytelling today 10; Who are the storytellers today? 11; The purpose of stories 12; The purpose of metaphor 15; The purpose of myth 172. Stories for Learning Is storytelling still valid? 21; Stories and the learning process 22; Concretizing 23; Assimilation 23; Structurizing 24; Metaphors and learning 25; Myths and learning 28; The hidden message of stories 32; Story and memory 35; Story and unconcious learning 403. The Right Time and PlaceWhose story is it anyway? 43; When can you tell stories? 464. It's the Way You Tell ThemGaining rapport with your audience 61; What style of story? 63; Using the tone of your voice 63; The pace of your voice 66; The volume of your voice 67; Non-verbal communication 68; Body poture 68; Eyes contact 70; Gestures 70; Creating 'anchors' for impact 70; Involving the group 73

Part 2 Now Read On The Tales How to Use the Tales 1. '... And I'm Not Joking!' 2. The Tube of Toothpaste 3. What the Sleeping Beauty Would Have Given Her Right Arm for 4. The Meaning of My Communication 5. Percy the Pot 6. Sophie Learns a Lesson 7. The Cookery Book Game 8. If in Doubt - Delegate!9. Our Deepest Fear 10. The Enormous Turnip 11. Memorandum 12. Mother and the Knife Grinder 13. The Moth and the Star 14. Waste Paper 15. Keeping Body and Soul Together 16. 'There Is No Such Thing as a "Difficult Delegate”' 17. Alice Meets the Cheshire Cat 18. Setting the World on Fire 19. The Sun and the Wind 20. Autobiography in Five Short Chapters 21. 'Did I Tell You the One About...? 22. The Ball of Wool23. The Project24. The Prince and the Magician 25. Giant Steps 26. The Prophet 27. The Professionals 28. The Miller, his Son and their Donkey 29. Leave Well Alone 30. The Horse on the Road 31. The Wedgwood China Shop 32. The Pirate Ship 33. Lessons from the Geese 34. The 'Correct' Procedure 35. John's Tale 36. Role Play 37. How the Waters

Margaret Parkin is Founder and Principal of Success Stories, UK. She has worked as a trainer, coach and speaker with individuals, groups and major organizations for over 20 years, helping them with her innovative and refreshing approach to training.

"A well-written, concise book that shows the relevance and power of storytelling in supporting learning, even in a modern business setting." - "Training Journal "