All welcome to this 2-day workshop for exploring the power of story for revealing or conveying, in organisations and communities, a depth and richness of meaning not otherwise readily accessible.
When and where?
On Saturday 19th May to Sunday 20th May 2012
West Australian Rowing Club
Riverside Drive
Perth
Who is it for?
If your interests lie in investigating the deeper aspects of commmunity and organisational culture, then this workshop is for you. If you'd like to be able to use story-based techniques to enrich other tools and processes, you'll find value in this workshop.
Consultants, facilitators, researchers, educators, leaders -- anyone seeking to go beyond the obvious -- will learn valuable and practical techniques and skills.
What?
The workshop content will be largely determined according to the needs of participants. However, the main emphasis is likely to be the use of story (or anecdote or narrative, as it is also called) for diagnostic purposes and for reframing existing stories. Depending on participant interest, topics may include:
diagnostic interviews using story
story circles -- collecting stories in small groups
analysing, interpreting and reporting on themes from collected stories
the use of archetypes in diagnosis and in story telling
story-based intervention techniques: visioning; history trip; fairy story; appreciative inquiry interviews
crafting stories, and restorying existing narratives
embodied story -- bringing the whole person to story
story-based techniques for relationship building.
How?
The workshop will use a balanced mix of theory, activity and practice. Participants will have the opportunity to experience the techniques as both participants and facilitators.
Facilitators?
The workshop facilitators are Andrew Rixon and Bob Dick. Both are experienced story-tellers. Both use story for many purposes in their own work. Bob' reputation as an educator, facilitator and consultant is based on more than 35 years of relevant experience, including the use of story. Andrew is known for his broad repertoire and the creativity of his approach. He has further enhanced his reputation by convening well-regarded conferences on story in Melbourne in 2009, 2010 and 2011.
The workshop style will be casual and participative, using robust and learnable processes. There will be clear and practical documentation. With equal emphasis on the development of skills and understanding, theory and practice will be well integrated. Our aim is that you will be able to make immediate use of what you learn.
Cost?
Early Bird- For registrations before April 30th A$880.00 + A$12.50 booking fee
Standard A$990.00 + A$12.50 booking fee
To register, visit: http://storyworkshopinperth.eventbrite.com/