Communication - A Structured Storyline

3 important questions on Communication - A Structured Storyline

Why would you use a structured storyline?

  • It helps the listener as it is:
    • Memorable
    • Easier to understand
  • Leads to shared language within the team

How can you create a structured storyline? List the 4 required elements

  1. Create an introduction based on the situation-complication-question structure (10%-20% of the slides)
  2. State your key answer/conclusion in one concise sentence
  3. Explain the answer using a consistent 'pyramid' storyline
  4. Verify the vertical and horizontal logic of the pyramid

What are the 5 elements that are apart of the Situation-Complication-Question structure? And what are their descriptions?

  1. Situation: Stable situation preceding the event
  2. Event/Complication: Change/occurence
  3. Key Question: Single question based on situation and event
  4. Answer: Simple statement
  5. Arguments: Explaining why and how

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