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ContextAnalytical presentations often rely heavily on the display of data as opposed to a crafting of the underlying story
PurposePresent a synopsis of the research in “Made To Stick”
OutcomeChallenge analysts to tell a story in order to improve the “stickiness” of their ideas
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"The principle vehicle of leadership is the story: The leader affects individual
behavior, thought, and feelings through the stories that he and she tells.”
– “Changing Minds” by Howard Gardner Harvard Psychologist
Scarier?
119 Attacks Worldwide in 201117 fatalities
150+ Deer-Vehicle Collision in Fairfax County each year1.5 Million Deer-Vehicle
Collisions World Wide each yearSeveral Hundred Fatalities
Simple
Find the CoreCommanders Intent is a good example of the
core“Take the hill”Doesn’t tell you how, simply tells you the
objective
“World Class Care…Anytime, Anywhere”How does your presentation support this
idea?If you can’t communicate the “how”
succinctly, go back and rebuild
Unexpected
Enclave Mini-van commercial
What are the unexpected implications of your message?Write this lead story: Entire school faculty will
travel to the state capitol on Tuesday for a meeting with the Governor, name, to discuss state budget.
Concrete
When it can be described or detected by human sensesMovie Popcorn contains 20g Fat
or
Move Popcorn contains more fat than a bacon-and-eggs breakfast, a Big Mac and fries for lunch, and a steak dinner with all the trimmings – combined.
10,000 Active Duty Daysor
Manning the Kearsarge for a 3 Month
Credible
DetailsUrban legends
StatisticsShould illustrate relationships
Only 37% of employees had a clear idea of their mission
orIf a soccer team had this make up only 4 out of the 11
would know where the goal is…
The Sinatra TestTaken from the song “New York, New York”A test case that proves your point
Testable CredentialsReagan in 1980 “Are you better off than you were four
years ago?”“Where’s the beef?”
Story
The Challenge PlotClassic underdog, rags to richesE.g. Subway’s Jared losing 245 pounds, Susan Boyle
The Connection PlotStory about people develop a relationship that
bridges a gapMean Joe Greene commercial of the 1970’s
where he makes friends with a scawny young kid
Remember the Titans
The Creativity PlotMental BreakthroughSolving a long-standing puzzleAttacking a problem in an innovative way