Archive for August, 2017

The cost of being digital savvy. 

Posted August 22, 2017 By Frank Strona
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Savvy is such an unqiue word in bussiness and can mean so many things.

PR Daily recented posted the following Report:  Half of all organizations lack sufficient digital savvy.

It was an intresting read in that it gave some support as to why one of my top calls are savvy related  and come from senior leaders asking for confidential Social Media overview and support services. Many of these requests are often built into other meetingss, so that the actual content is as obvious to the other team or subordinants.  They cite the  PwC’s 2017 Digital IQ survey. Clearly getting the  the concern that people have as “business processes become increasingly “digital”—and roles become more complex—we’re entering an era of uncertainty about hacks, data breaches and privacy”

What does it take to be savvy?

Very little in some cases. Mostly it is your time and willingness to think in a “call to action/motivation” framework and be ok with that fact thay the models and tools change rapidly.

When I get one of these request – in most cases 2 – 3 sessions will get someone up to spead and motivate them to do the rest of the experiencial work solo.

Check out the full read HERE

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Storytelling. How do you show it’s power?

This is the power of storytelling. When it hurts the most, is when the story is the most important to share.

Heather Heyer’s Mom speaks about her daughter at the memorial service. Getting huge coverage in the press Washginton Post and the New York Times this remarkable women is reminding us that we each need to take a stand and not stand silent.

The quote that has captured the attention and hearts of the world;

“They tried to kill my child to shut her up…”

Note: A GoFundMe campaign created to support Ms. Heyer’s family had surpassed $200,000 as of Sunday evening.

 

Video curtesy of Facebook Videos code, posted by former SF mayor & 49th Lt. Gov. of California, Gavin Newsom


Loving that the Storytelling Movement Continues

Posted August 7, 2017 By Frank Strona

 The Storytelling Movement Continues

Just catching up on some of my news feeds and came across this recent post from the Edge Network. As many of you know I hold a special place in my heart, head (and yes, evan my wallet) about the significant importance of  “Storytelling“. It is more than something just for children and I  love how seeing more and more forums integrating the technique into everything from health communication, care, advocacy, to finance.

Edge Network; Oral Histories of San Fran Activism

New Storytelling Project to Gather Oral Histories on San Francisco AIDS Activism

The GLBT Historical Society has launched a new oral history project under the guidance of historian Joey Plaster to chronicle, preserve and share the history of ACT UP/San Francisco and other AIDS direct-action groups.

For more on Storytelling and the full story: http://www.edgemedianetwork.com/?219246

For more information

About providing an interview or volunteering, contact Joey Plaster at [email protected]. To take part in the conversation and get regular updates, join the project’s Facebook group and visit the project’s page on the GLBT Historical Society website.

For more information on the GLBT Historical Society, visit www.glbthistory.org.


Interested in how you can add Storytelling?  
Find out more details on the MentorSF’s  Storytelling Technology Bootcamp 

This engaged hands-on “Bootcamp” style workshop is an overview of ways and tools to share personal and communal stories with your family, friends or for wider sharing. It will cover the use of different tools and platforms from micro-blogging, to full out blog tools, e-journaling, use of Facebook as a story collector and more.

The 60 – 90 minute sessions are each designed to be interactive can be taken in any order. Sessions are arranged for 1:1 learning in person or online. For more information visit:Storytelling Technology Bootcamp