STORY OF US & NOW

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Originally adapted from the work of Marshall Ganz of Harvard University. Modified by the

New Organizing Institute with the help of many dedicated partners.

Presentation designed by Kristen Dore(@Kristendore)

3 Parts of Public NarrativeInvites others to be

in relationship with you

Invites others to join your community

Invites others to takeACTION!

PLOT

CHALLENGE

CHOICE MORAL

OUTCOME

CREATING AN USWeaving together individual stories

to create a collective ‘US’

What challenges are we facing right now as

a a community?CHALLENGE

HopefulOutcome

What will the world look like if we make this change?

What’s the strategic choicewe are asking others to make?

Harvey Milk

TEAM WORKBrainstorm the ‘US”

Develop your story of us & now

Practice your story of us & now

Coach your team on their stories

SAMPLE STORY