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This book highlights storytelling as a concrete and viable method which can be used in various operational fields in organizations: from change management to project management and knowledge management, it presents employees’ stories on past projects and the diverse, essential aspects of corporate culture they reveal, in an easy-to-comprehend and entertaining fashion. These stories focus on specific but generic experiences which can be adapted and exploited by the reader to ultimately tap into hidden knowledge and increase transparency during daily routines in his or her own organization. Knowledge managers, coaches, and strategists alike will find a 'real-life' connection through these stories, helping them improve their own storytelling methods. The book also provides exhaustive information on the latest storytelling methods and strategies. The adaptations Thier has made to bring learning histories to corporate settings accelerates the capture, flow, and application of organizational knowledge that speeds up changes to improve operations! George Roth (Principal Research Associate at MIT Sloan School of Management, Boston, United States)
"For many organizations knowledge is one of the most important keys to success. Knowledge management often plays a crucial role in organizational effectiveness."--Cover.
This book shows how to work with stories and narrative approaches in almost all fields of action of a company, and demonstrates the added value resulting from a holistic narrative perspective. The authors take thereby a practice-based perspective from the viewpoint of managing directors, the C-suite, organizational developers, corporate communicators and advisers with a rich description of the methods and implementation. By the employment of these narrative methods, leadership styles, communication, knowledge and change management can be planned in such a way that on the one hand the identity-core of the enterprise remains always apparent and on the other, the organization can develop in an agile fashion into the future.
Set in a well-known tourist island, Charles Mordray, a respected marine biologist and curator of an aquarium and zoo, and Geoffrey Cooper, scion of a powerful family are on converging paths. Mordray is desperate to clear his family name. Just prior to World War II, his father ignored a British government directive by attending a marine biology conference sponsored by the Nazi government. Geoffrey Cooper, to the chagrin of his father, has become one of the island's chief bon vivants. It is the pursuit of women who occupy most of young Cooper's waking moments. Both men will be affected by a startling event in 1968 that will imbue their fates along with a number of other islanders, shaking them to their very cores. "Finely crafted ... a page turn -- K. Satter."
“An extraordinary theatrical event in which the personal and the political combine in a way that suggests a contemporary Chekhov.” —Michael Billington, Guardian This intimate and landmark series follows the Gabriel family of Rhinebeck, New York, through the momentous and divisive 2016 election year. While preparing meals in their kitchen, together they grapple in real time with issues of money, history, art, politics and family, as well as the fear of having been left behind.
Al-Qaeda, Taliban, fanatical Islamists, war criminals, psychopaths, drug cartels--hostis humani generis-- enemies of all mankind. the outlawing of these evils is jus cogens, Latin for "compelling law." Jurisdiction is universal, considered erga omnes, an obligation owing to all mankind. Combating the enemies of all mankind are the FBI, Mexican Federalis, Europol, Scotland Yard, and Bka (Bundeskriminalamt--the German FBI). In this fictional historical novel, the Force of Three and you become accusers, judges, and eliminators of such evil.
At the peak of his career, brain surgeon and clinic owner Dr. Konrad Lingen has it all - riches, a thriving career, and a loving wife. Yet, a chance encounter with the captivating Karin von Putthausen, an addict, becomes his downfall. To add to his predicament, Lingen battles his own alcoholism: a vice he needs when performing surgeries. Refusing to let go of their love and marriage, Lingen's wife keeps fighting. Can her determination bring back the man she loves, or will his addiction pull them apart forever? Perfect for fans of "Grey's Anatomy" and "The Good Doctor". Heinz G. Konsalik (1921-1999), a prolific German novelist known for his humanistic depictions of war, became famous for "The Doctor of Stalingrad." With 155 novels and 83 million copies sold, he remains a celebrated figure of post-war German literature.
Selma Lagerlof, author of the classic "The Wonderful Adventures of Nils" among many other works, was one of the great Swedish writers of all time. This volume assembled 31 of Lagerlof's classic novels and short stories. Included are: THE EMPEROR OF PORTUGALLIA THE FLIGHT THE GIRL FROM THE MARSH CROFT THE SILVER MINE (version 1) THE AIRSHIP THE WEDDING MARCH THE MUSICIAN THE LEGEND OF THE CHRISTMAS ROSE A STORY FROM JERUSALEM WHY THE POPE LIVED TO BE SO OLD THE STORY OF A STORY THE SILVER MINE (Version 2) INVISIBLE LINKS THE SPIRIT OF FASTING AND PETTER NORD THE LEGEND OF THE BIRD’S NEST THE KING'S GRAVE THE OUTLAWS THE LEGEND OF REOR VALDEMAR ATTERDAG MAMSELL FREDRIKA THE ROMANCE OF A FISHERMAN'S WIFE HIS MOTHER’S PORTRAIT A FALLEN KING A CHRISTMAS GUEST UNCLE REUBEN DOWNIE AMONG THE CLIMBING ROSES JERUSALEM THE TREASURE THE WONDERFUL ADVENTURES OF NILS CHRIST LEGENDS THE MIRACLES OF ANTICHRIST And don't forget to search this ebook store for "Wildside Megapack" to see more entries in this series, covering classic authors and subjects like mysteries, science fiction, westerns, ghost stories -- and much, much more!
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Now updated with new case studies and conversations with award-winning filmmakers, "Documentary Storytelling" offers advice for producers, directors, editors, and cinematographers seeking to make ethical and effective nonfiction films.