Each month this site will feature one story module from Part II of the book Stories Trainers Tell. In addition, there will be one new story module each month from Part I of the book for you to use. These story modules will be archived for one month in the story archives section of this site. We ask that if you download and use these stories that you agree to follow the copyright restrictions shown with them.

If you are interested in submitting a story for use on this site, please contact Lori Silverman at 800.253.6398.

 Stories Trainers Tell: Book Story Module

“A Culture Rooted in Gunpowder”   
May’s featured bookstory module is “A Culture Rooted in Gunpowder” contributed by Merrill Anderson, Ph.D., CEO, MetrixGlobal, LLC. This situation occurred while Merrill was a consultant working for a professional services firm. It speaks to the history that can be found behind an existing organizational culture and it can influence present day behaviors and decisions. What’s the morale of the story? Guard the gunpowder!

Coming in the next few months:

• June:  “The Scratch-and-Sniff Test” contributed by Bob Shaver
• July:  “Is He Qualified?” contributed by Sheriene Saadati
• August:  “Upstaged by a Rookie” contributed by Jonathan M. Preston

 Stories Trainers Tell: New Book Story Module

“Seeing the Light”   
May’s new book story module is “Seeing the Light” contributed by Lori Silverman, owner, Partners for Progress. This story speaks to the position health care consumers may find themselves in when faced with a problem and what they need to do as a result. What’s the point of the story? Give me credit.

Coming in the next few months:

• June:  “Prisoners, Vacationers, and Learners” contributed by Steve Hanamura
• July:  “Tuning-in to Trainer's Needs” contributed by Jean Barbazette
• August:  “7.1 on the Richter Scale” contributed by Mary B. Wacker