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<FONT face=Tahoma size=2><B>From:</B> Bob Dick [mailto:bd@uqconnect.net]<BR><B>Sent:</B> Thu 8/05/2008 7:29 PM<BR><B>To:</B> Heather Gridley<BR><B>Subject:</B> One day "story" workshop, Melbourne and Brisbane</FONT><FONT size=2><BR><BR>This is to let you know that Andrew Rixon and I will soon be<BR>facilitating a one-day workshop on "story". If you'd like to<BR>attend, or you know someone else who would benefit, please read on.<BR><BR>We've titled it "Journeying with story: an experiential workshop on<BR>the use of story for diagnosis and change". As the title says, the<BR>workshop will explore the use of story in understanding what is<BR>happening, and in doing something about it.<BR><BR><BR>Why story? There are aspects of organisations (of all types) that<BR>are not easily approached directly. They are more likely to reveal<BR>themselves using indirect methods like metaphor. Story is one of<BR>those methods.<BR><BR><BR>When? The workshop will be offered twice:<BR><BR> Melbourne 10 June 2008 at The Metropole<BR><BR> Brisbane 12 June 2008 at Riverglenn.<BR><BR>Both workshops will run from 8:30 to 4:30.<BR><BR><BR>What? Three emphases:<BR><BR> o how to elicit stories<BR><BR> o how to find out what they mean<BR><BR> o how to use them for change and transformation.<BR><BR>We'll explain -- and you'll experience -- specific techniques for<BR>story elicitation and analysis.<BR><BR>There will be a mix of theory and practice. You'll practice<BR>techniques for eliciting stories and their interpretation. You'll<BR>have the opportunity to learn models and concepts which help to<BR>explain why story works.<BR><BR><BR>Who? Anyone who would like to utilise the power of story for<BR>diagnosis and transformation of organisations and other social<BR>systems:<BR><BR> o Leader -- looking for ways to create shared vision and<BR> inspiration in your team<BR><BR> o Manager -- wanting to raise performance and morale<BR><BR> o OD or training professional -- looking for new ways to work with<BR> culture and transformation<BR><BR> o Consultant -- looking for powerful, dynamic and responsive<BR> approaches to working with organisations<BR><BR> o Facilitator -- seeking creative approaches to engaging around<BR> people and culture<BR><BR><BR>How much? $660 per person (or $550 if you qualify for our special<BR>rate -- ask for details). Handouts and refreshments will be<BR>provided.<BR><BR><BR>What else? There's some more detail on Andrew's website:<BR><BR> <A href="http://www.babelfishgroup.com/page.php?pid=10100&eventid=6">http://www.babelfishgroup.com/page.php?pid=10100&eventid=6</A><BR><BR>including a brochure with registration details. Or phone Andrew<BR>on 0400 352 809.<BR><BR><BR>Warm regards -- Bob<BR><BR><BR><BR><BR></FONT></DIV></DIV></BODY></HTML>