Call for Proposals now Open — The Story Conference 2016
Yes – The Story Conference is running again in 2016! Be sure to hold the dates too… (November 23–25th 2016). But, in the meantime, we have a conference program to organise, and a big part of that is the call for proposals to run 90 minute sessions that relate and contribute to the theme of “Influencing Cultural Change One Story at a Time”. For more information including posting a submission to run a workshop click here.
Some of pics from The Story Conference — Thanks Simon Kneebone!
4 Sleeps to Go — Timings and Room Allocations
5 Sleeps to Go — Wondering Whats the Program?
With only 5 sleeps to go to the final story conference — here’s some info you might find helpful:
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The Pre-conference workshops will run from 9 – 4:30pm on Wednesday (Day 1) of the conference.
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Conference rego’s will begin 8:30am on Thursday (Day 2) and the opening will begin at 9am sharp!
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All the practitioner workshops are 90 mins long… They will begin as of 11:00am (following the opening) and will follow the format and scheduling as shown on the website re the Program brochure
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To find your way to the Abbotsford Convent you might this Visitor-Information helpful.
Only 9 sleeps to go…
With only 9 sleeps to go… Now could be a good time to check-out the program… and be sure to register if you haven’t already!
Wondering what you might learn?
Here’s a starter…
1. learn how to explore below the surface
2. learn how to use story elicitation and action research to access the less accessible aspects of organisational life
3. learn how to use story circles for story elicitation
4. learn how to do a history trip to build the collective story
5. learn how to use fairy story for an engaging organisational diagnosis
6. learn the power of song
7. learn how the power of music and melody can be harnessed to work with individuals, groups and/or communities
8. learn how to use music and song in your work, even if you consider yourself ‘not musical’
9. learn how to rescue lyrics from the words people speak
10. learn how to craft and perform songs that give voice to preferred stories of identity
11. learn key principles and practices of narrative song-writing
12. learn how to create a collective song
13. learn about the intriguing relationship between music and memory
14. learn the secrets of flourishing in consulting
And there are at least 85 more! 
Gary Friedman — Puppeteer Master — Breaking down Barriers, taking Risks and unleashing Creativity
I’m excited to share that we have a new presenter join us for Day 2 of the conference!
After an inspired career, encompassing studying with Muppet-master, Jim Henson, interviewing President Nelson Mandela and initiating the most successful Aids awareness campaign in Africa ‘Puppets Against Aids’ in the eighties and nineties, the Australian Government awarded Gary Friedman a ‘unique talent visa’ in 2002.
In Australia, he launched ‘Creativity Concept’ workshops, which he continues in SE Asia, Europe, Canada and the United States. In 2009, Friedman launched ‘Corporate Creatures’, together with a team of experienced corporate writer–entertainers, which won ‘Best New Product of the Year Award’ at the Australian Business Events Expo for communication within the business environment.
In this interactive presentation, Gary will take you on a journey to explore the power of puppetry. Whether it be in communities or the corporate world, this medium challenges inhibition and taboo; while establishing a safe environment for communication and awakening innovative potential.
Gary uses a mix of improvisation, humour, storytelling and some of the most unexpected media to portray important messages and bring about change.
Gary’s workshop will be held on Day 2 – Thursday 6th October 2011. For more watch his video below: