Tales for Change: Using Storytelling to Develop People and Organizations [Paperback]

Margaret Parkin (Author)

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ISBN-10: 0749441062 | ISBN-13: 978-0749441067 | Publication Date: March 1, 2004 | Edition: 1

The link between storytelling and the concept of change and transition is as old as some of the stories themselves; the frog turns into the handsome prince, the ugly duckling into a swan and Cinderella into a princess. However, storytelling is not just the province of children: it is a powerful and compelling resource that can be used to re-frame and re-size problems and provide useful metaphors for the boardroom, office and individual.

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"Look no further for an utterly compelling demonstration of the power of stories to entertain, to intrigue and to generate learning." -- Peter Honey

About the Author

Margaret Parkin has a Master's degree in Training and Development and a Master Practitioner qualification in Neurolinguistic Programming. Founder and Principal of Training Options, she has worked with individuals, groups and major organizations for over 20 years, helping them with her innovative and refreshing approach to training. She is a well-known speaker at conferences and symposia around the world. Her first two books, "Tales for Trainers" and "Tales for Coaching" are also both published by Kogan Page.

Product Details

• Paperback: 165 pages
• Publisher: Kogan Page Business Books; 1 edition (March 1, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0749441062
• ISBN-13: 978-0749441067
• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 6.2 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,198,596 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Insightful!, May 31, 2005

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This review is from: Tales for Change: Using Storytelling to Develop People and Organizations (Paperback)

A book of tales must rise or fall on the quality of the stories it presents. And in that regard, this storybook earns a mixed report card. Most of the stories are clear and pithy, although some hint at change without being directly related to it. A case in point is "The Old Man and his Grandson," a brief moral tale about the need to demonstrate empathy and the fact that everyone grows older. Other stories, however, are perfectly apropos and even come with a hint of humor to prod listeners to accept change. Unnervingly, some of the less engaging stories come from author Margaret Parkin's personal experiences. On the other hand, her informative introduction makes a compelling case for the power of narrative in introducing and abetting transformation. She supplies excellent questions for further study after each story to keep the discussion on point. Overall, we recommend this book to those who would like to add a few new anecdotes to their quiver. If just one helps spur your organization be more flexible, that will be a success story worth telling.