Decker Communication

APRIL 27, 2022

Three years ago, our CEO, Ben Decker and I were working on a keynote speech for a senior executive at a cloud platform provider. The executive entered the conference room and shared his theme for the keynote: “Digital Transformation is culture transformation , plain and simple. How wrong we were!

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 15, 2021

These challenges are brought into their highest and sharpest relief in the corner office, but they are hardly unique to chief executives. These foundational leadership skills will make all aspiring executives more effective in their roles today and lift the trajectory of their careers. Blog Post ). What helped? What didn’t?

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N2Growth Blog

JUNE 27, 2016

But, this transformation has an ally in “ New IT “–a confluence of cloud-based computing, digitalization, automated operational frameworks and platform-driven execution environments that can be redesigned on the fly through the leverage of highly sophisticated data analytic capabilities. To close, Business 2.0

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QAspire

DECEMBER 10, 2019

Knowledge workers must, effectively, be their own chief executive officers. Technology and Being Human : Arianna Huffington. Storytelling in Business : Nancy Duarte. Tiffani is also the author of a WSJ bestseller book “ Growth IQ: Get Smarter About the Choices that Will Make or Break Your Business ”.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 31, 2017

Management information is that which is used to determine business direction, to make executive decisions and to set policy. New roles, like Data Storyteller , may need to be established in order to enable the realization of this kind of management information setting. While this approach is commonly used, it is not recommended.

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HR Digest

AUGUST 14, 2023

Creating Engaging Content: The Power of Storytelling No one wants to sit through a dry and monotonous training session. To capture your employees’ attention and keep them engaged, incorporate storytelling techniques into your training materials. Congratulations!

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QAspire

DECEMBER 31, 2021

In 2021, I stepped out of matrix after 23 years in corporate life playing diverse roles in technology, communications, corporate quality, consultative selling, team leadership, functional leadership and organizational leadership in global environments.

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Great Leadership By Dan

AUGUST 31, 2017

Particularly in today’s uber-competitive marketplace, it is more critical than ever for leaders to understand their roles as storytellers and dream weavers in order to inspire continued motivation, creativity and growth. Create a clear vision Leaders have the responsibility to be visionaries.

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Strategy Driven

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

This demonstrates your capacity to help non-technical teams work with technological teams. Showcasing your dedication to lifelong learning and flexibility in rapidly changing technological landscapes makes you a valuable asset to any company. Q: How do you approach storytelling through Power BI visuals to convey insights?

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QAspire

DECEMBER 31, 2021

In 2021, I stepped out of matrix after 23 years in corporate life playing diverse roles in technology, communications, corporate quality, consultative selling, team leadership, functional leadership and organizational leadership in global environments.

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Mills Scofield

SEPTEMBER 2, 2014

Originally published in Harvard Business Review , this post needs to be reread since my friend Vala Afshar will be a storyteller at BIF1 0 and Sidney Kushner will be attending - in just two weeks! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~. One of the biggest assets in anyone’s life is a generous network. It is a gift that grows simply by sharing it.

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In the CEO Afterlife

JUNE 10, 2012

This month’s Fast Company names the 100 Most Creative People in Business, with an emphasis on global leaders in technology, design, media, music, movies, marketing, television and sports. 46 Ross Martin – Executive VP, MTV Scratch. “So Schectman’s new boutique in Manhattan’s Chelsea district is linked to storytelling. “70%

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Michael Lee Stallard

NOVEMBER 8, 2011

posted at Business Wisdom: Words to Manage By , saying, “Part of executive development is recognizing the development that has already occurred.” Ben Brabyn presents Leadership as storytelling – how narratives bond teams posted at Ben Brabyn , saying, “How leaders can use storytelling to bond high performing teams.”

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Great Leadership By Dan

NOVEMBER 6, 2011

posted at Business Wisdom: Words to Manage By , saying, "Part of executive development is recognizing the development that has already occurred.". Ben Brabyn presents Leadership as storytelling - how narratives bond teams posted at Ben Brabyn , saying, "How leaders can use storytelling to bond high performing teams.".

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CO2

AUGUST 7, 2012

They also think of me as an Executive Coach and Leadership Development Expert–since I work and write in those areas. Resumes & the Art of Storytelling (Part 10). If you want to leave a lasting impression, transmit a clear and specific brand message. These associations are ones I embrace and cultivate.

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Rajesh Setty

JUNE 13, 2013

Free eBook: Personal branding for technology professionals. c) plan and execute the campaign to meet or exceed the results. What is the right combination of (available) resources to execute this in the most optimal fashion? raise $XX funds. b) recruit volunteers. Do I matter? How do I matter? .

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Women on Business

JANUARY 11, 2011

When we don’t, we begin our internal storytelling, ‘He must be thinking this,” “She must be doing that.” For instance, we send someone an email requesting their participation, reaction, decision, and because we know when we sent it, we have a pre-conceived idea about when we might hear back from them.

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CO2

APRIL 1, 2022

Had they set out simply to make a profit, Apple likely wouldn’t be the revolutionary technology leader it is today. The Walt Disney Company : To entertain, inform and inspire people around the globe through the power of unparalleled storytelling. We can still see that purpose reflected in everything Apple does today. TED: Spread ideas.

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CO2

APRIL 1, 2022

Had they set out simply to make a profit, Apple likely wouldn’t be the revolutionary technology leader it is today. The Walt Disney Company : To entertain, inform and inspire people around the globe through the power of unparalleled storytelling. We can still see that purpose reflected in everything Apple does today. TED: Spread ideas.

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Mission Statement Leadership Organization Core Competence 78

Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 3, 2014

Storytelling is key to a strong brand and culture — if it’s done right. Here are some principles that guide my own work, gleaned from market research, social science, and storytelling best practices. This is where the art of storytelling comes into play. Ask lots of questions. How did that shape their values later on?

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Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 17, 2010

StrategyDriven effective executives, efficient employees Home About The StrategyDriven Organization Our Company Our Contributors Karen K. Some knowledge transfer methods to consider are mentoring, social networks, Communities of Practice, After Action Reviews, and storytelling programs. Juliano Howard T. Dickens Jr.

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Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 5, 2018

How Senior Executives Find Time to Be Creative. Empower Your People with Technology. One of the most overlooked aspects of innovation is how much technology can enhance productivity. ” It is that kind of continual iteration that technology makes possible, and that makes truly great creative work possible.

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Harvard Business Review

MAY 17, 2018

Feedback loops and other methods of data-driven storytelling are our favorite way that people analytics makes culture transformation happen. In this way, data storytelling is a lightweight way to build trust among stakeholders and bring behavioral science to culture transformation.

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Skip Prichard

MARCH 3, 2021

Based on four years of global quantitative research, the book explores the tectonic shifts in consumer sentiment that have come about due to extreme technological immersion. This lack of trust extends into the world of technology, as well. But longer form storytelling still connects with us on an emotional level. Far from it.

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Harvard Business Review

APRIL 19, 2013

A successful visualization is based upon the designer understanding whom the visualization is targeting, and executing on three key points: Who is the audience, and how will it read and interpret the information? Storytelling helps the viewer gain insight from the data. Information & technology'

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Harvard Business Review

FEBRUARY 22, 2013

For more than a century, the motion picture has reigned supreme as the world's ultimate storytelling tool. Embedding a product or service into a story masterpiece has seemed like a natural win — especially when the assumption is that brand stories will never be able to compete with the real storytellers in Hollywood.

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Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 21, 2011

Every successful communicator is a great storyteller. An executive in a power company who was presenting to an important sales prospect opened his talk with a story about a company employee who cut short his vacation and drove 300 miles to help restore power after a hurricane. You’ll find your path to the heart with your story.

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Harvard Business Review

JULY 17, 2018

Today’s young professionals grew up in an age of mind-boggling technological change, seeing the growth of the internet, the invention of the smartphone, and the development of machine-learning systems. ” Instead of just listing facts, compelling storytellers use both soft and hard data. John Fedele/Getty Images.

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Harvard Business Review

MAY 29, 2018

According to Constellation Research , businesses across all sectors will spend more than $100 billion per year on Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies by 2025, up from a mere $2 billion in 2015. The science of storytelling and brand performance. Stephen Swintek/Getty Images. The marketing industry will be no exception.

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Harvard Business Review

JULY 17, 2013

Adopt emerging technologies, while weighed down by the past. Today, however, technology innovation is creating a drastic change — across all major industries — in the way customers want to interact with their suppliers. Grow blended executives. Be strategic and operational. Stay secure and boost innovation.

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Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 5, 2015

These changes are driven by seismic shifts in consumer behavior and an explosion of both consumer- and B2B-facing technologies. The tension between human-driven and technology-driven capabilities is often miscast, positioning automation as a threat to the people that drive our industry. Humans and Automation. Distribution strategies.

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Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 15, 2018

a number that’s widely anticipated to double by 2020, executives know they can’t hire their way out of the need for upskilled employees. Executives find themselves confronted with decisions about whether to acquire expertise from outside the company, through recruiting, partnerships, or acquisitions.

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Tanveer Naseer

MARCH 17, 2015

In my own research for “ What More Can I Say: Why Communication Fails and What to Do About It ”, executives told me the same things over and over: To lead change, influence others, and gain commitment, speak to the heart. But storytelling is not just about sensationalism. i) Structure is to storytelling what framing is to a house.

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Harvard Business Review

APRIL 25, 2013

It''s hard to argue that any computer or technology can create that kind of emotional connection or weave that kind of story. What we can''t deny is that technology is now penetrating the marketing industry like never before. This doesn''t mean that creativity, insight, and storytelling die. It is art for money''s sake.

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Strategy Driven

MAY 9, 2019

Kory is a creative director, strategist, business development executive and former corporate lawyer. He has extensive experience in a variety of industries, having managed brand strategy, innovation and design projects for Fortune 500 companies ranging from CPG to technology.

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Harvard Business Review

MAY 5, 2014

Very few people would question the value of such stories, but just knowing that they work is not much help to anyone trying to master the art of analytical storytelling. I am thankful to several Procter & Gamble executives for pointing this out). Information & technology Leadership Presentations'

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Harvard Business Review

MAY 9, 2013

Stemming from last month''s Insight Center on visualizing data , I spoke with Linda Boff, GE''s executive director of global brand marketing, about the benefits and challenges of this approach. Because we have approached this largely as storytelling, we''re always looking to experiment. Design Marketing Technology'

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