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Storytelling That Delivers Program and Project Outcomes
- Self-paced
- Free Access
- Fee-based Certificate
- 5 Sequences
- Introductive Level
Course details
Syllabus
Week One - The Structure and Components of Stories
Module One - What is a Story?
Module Two - How Do Stories Work?
Module Three - Structuring Your Stories
Module Four - Becoming a Proficient Storyteller
Week Two - Telling the Program or Project’s Story
Module One - The Program or Project Vision as a Story
Module Two - Creating a Memorable Vision Story
Module Three - Reporting Status with Stories
Module Four - Negotiating with Stories
Week Three - Risk Management Through Storytelling
Module One - The Basics of Effective Risk Management
Module Two - Converting Risk Management Practices into Stories
Module Three - Telling Risk Management Stories
Module Four - Teaching Your Team Risk Management First Aid Stories
Week Four - Managing Stakeholders with Stories
Module One - Analyzing Your Stakeholders
Module Two - Finding Stories that Resonate
Module Three - The Different Types of Stories for Projects and Programs
Module Four - Using Stories to Capture Lessons Learned for Programs
Week Five - Storytelling with Data (Bonus Module)
Module One - The Power of Data in Your Stories
Module Two - Converting Data Analysis Into Stories
Module Three - Making Data Stories Understandable through Metaphors
Module Four - Presenting Data Charts Effectively
Prerequisite
Instructors
Bill Brantley
Faculty
University of Maryland, College Park
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