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

“The Role of the Dice”   
July’s featured book story module is “The Role of the Dice” contributed by Sandra Hoskins, ISP, PMP, president, The Kellan Group. This story, which took place during Sandra’s first management job in information systems, illustrates how resourcefulness is a key managerial tool. What’s the point of the story? Ask and ask again.

Coming in the next few months:

• August:  “The Case of the Magician’s Assistant” contributed by Hortencia Delgadillo
• September:  “Who Called This Meeting?” contributed by Shelley R. Robbins, Ph.D.
• October:  “I Didn’t Ask to Be Here” contributed by Hortencia Delgadillo

 Stories Trainers Tell: New Book Story Module

“Tuning-In to Trainees’ Needs”   
July’s new book story module is “Tuning-in to Trainees’ Needs” contributed by Jean Barbazette, president of The Training Clinic. This is the time-honored story about building a cathedral. Jean applies it to participants who are coming to a training session. What’s the point of the story? Build a cathedral.

Coming in the next few months:

• August:  “7.1 on the Richter Scale” contributed by Mary B. Wacker
• September:  “My Mental Filing System” contributed by Suzann Gardner
• October:  “The Wise Man and the Baby Bird” contributed by Paula Bartholome