logo image

Newsletter Article

Member Benefit

Story-Based Design Principles

I feel we have a tendency to confuse communication with learning. Most of us spend the majority of our time in organizations communicating in the explicit ways expected of us. We think if we cant say it straight, or make a thought immediately digestible, then we have failed. But conversational forms of learning thrive on implicit communication....

By

Fri Feb 25 2011

Loading...

I feel we have a tendency to confuse communication with learning. Most of us spend the majority of our time in organizations communicating in the explicit ways expected of us. We think if we can't say it straight, or make a thought immediately digestible, then we have failed. But conversational forms of learning thrive on implicit communication. Stories are implicit. Although this may seem counterintuitive, stories used to stimulate the storytelling of others will yield the best results.

You've Reached ATD Member-only Content

Become an ATD member to continue

Already a member?Sign In

Advertisement

Copyright © 2024 ATD

ASTD changed its name to ATD to meet the growing needs of a dynamic, global profession.

Terms of UsePrivacy NoticeCookie Policy