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If you're looking to connect with colleagues, stakeholders and peers, storytelling is one of your strongest assets.Many people rely on facts, statistics and data to communicate in the workplace, but the truth is that these can be cold and unstimulating. Crafting a narrative out of your information, using intrigue, allure and structure, can get your point across with far more impact. In Shape the Story, you'll learn how to how to make use of storytelling in a variety of professional contexts, including interviews, networking, online platforms, negotiating or team building, In a world of technological disruption and constantly shifting business practices, where communication is vital and uncertainty is rife, storytelling is the key to connecting when it counts.

If you're looking to connect with colleagues, stakeholders and peers, storytelling is one of your strongest assets.Many people rely on facts, statistics and data to communicate in the workplace, but the truth is that these can be cold and unstimulating. Crafting a narrative out of your information, using intrigue, allure and structure, can get your point across with far more impact. In Shape the Story, you'll learn how to how to make use of storytelling in a variety of professional contexts, including interviews, networking, online platforms, negotiating or team building, In a world of technological disruption and constantly shifting business practices, where communication is vital and uncertainty is rife, storytelling is the key to connecting when it counts.

Your ability to listen is one of your strongest assets in a world of evolving job roles.The quality of our listening determines the quality of our relationships, the intelligence of our decisions, the effectiveness of our feedback, and the level of trust and engagement within our teams. In a world where new technologies are consistently disrupting working practices, being an expert listener is one of the best ways to maximise your effectiveness. Written by global teacher of listening skills Jane Adshead-Grant, Hear What Matters is a vital resource for those looking to cement their relevance in an uncertain future of work.