Papers and Presentations
The Pelerei team has written many papers and given many presentations. For those who wish to learn and do for themselves or just want to get started, here are resources we think will be useful. These are listed by who should gain greatest value from each collection plus a General Section at the end (see the section names in the right column of this page.)
New:Riding the Current May 5, 2009 Offers insights into the first three chapters of upcoming book of the same title. The presentation was given to NIH, Library of Congress, and representatives from other governmental organizations. (It's a large file. Give it time to download.)
Three Silent Questions, October 2008, at Story at Work, Copenhagen. This presentation is currently unavailable for downloading. Please be patient.
Barriers to Innovation as presented at the Smithsonian, May 2008. This was the introduction to the day on the barriers to innovation with two exercises for understanding them. (8.2MB file that will take a minute or two)
Innovation as presented at eGov, April 2008, a presentation on a case of finding an innovative solution to a typical business problem.
From the Smithsonian Institute's workshop of May 5, 2007, one of Madelyn's most popular, is the presentation on Conversations in Organizations, an introduction to the day with the results of the exercise, Conversation Starters.
Wake Me Up When the Data is Over, published in October by Jossey Bass and already in its second printing, contains a chapter by Madelyn that focuses on how story is the strategy, Chapter 10, "I Can See Clearly Now: Bringing Strategy Alive Through Stories." Her chapter tells the stories of six organizations that use story to create strategies that live, energizing every action taken to achieve the vision whether it is organization wide or specific to a unit -- AARP Service, Inc., Bristol-Myers Squibb, Cele Peterson's Fashions, Groh Productions and Groh Records, i.d.e.a.s., and Newark israel Medical Center.
For more information and great offers, go to www.wakeupmycompany.com
For the Manager
Renewable Energy: How story can revitalize your organization
Letting people tell their stories isn't about making them feel 'warm and fuzzy.' It's about building relationships and insights – and invigorating your organization. From the April 2006 issue of Journal of Quality and Participation. Click here to download.
Using Simulation: Is it right for your client's objectives?
This article is for anyone who wants to understand what it means to use live simulations. It will not prepare you to expertly facilitate every type of simulation, but, through descriptions and case examples, it will give you a sense of the scope of what is possible and perhaps some ideas for small ways to take a fresh approach in situations where simulation could optimize learning. Click here to download.
Not a Still Life
Presentation on revitalizing an organization given at the Smithsonian Event on the use of story in organizations, April 2006. Click here to download.
Changing Leadership Regains Productivity Fast
A short version of the paper Getting Up to Speed Quickly as it appeared in Business Week in 2002. Click here to download.
Conflict and Trust: Expressions of culture and keys to organizational success
Before staff can have the critical conversations needed to move an organization forward, they must deal with two of the most fundamental human issues affecting any relationship or group interaction – conflict and trust. The authors argue that addressing these issues is a critical step in building cultures that support increased performance. Available from the Journal of Association Leadership, Fall 2004 edition.
For the Project Manager
Using Stories to Build Communities of Practice
Applicable for teams, too. Workshop, NSN, 2003. Click here to download these presentation notes.
Changing Leadership Regains Productivity Fast
A short version of the paper Getting Up to Speed Quickly as it appeared in Business Week in 2002. Click here to download.
Conflict and Trust: Expressions of culture and keys to organizational success
Before staff can have the critical conversations needed to move an organization forward, they must deal with two of the most fundamental human issues affecting any relationship or group interaction – conflict and trust. The authors argue that addressing these issues is a critical step in building cultures that support increased performance. Available from the Journal of Association Leadership, Fall 2004 edition.
For those in the midst of reorganization, merger, or downsizing
Renewable Energy: How story can revitalize your organization
Letting people tell their stories isn't about making them feel 'warm and fuzz.' it's about building relationships and insights – and invigorating your organization. From the April 2006 issue of Journal of Quality and Participation. Click here to download.
Using Simulation: Is it right for your client's objectives?
This article is for anyone who wants to understand what it means to use live simulations. It will not prepare you to expertly facilitate every type of simulation, but, through descriptions and case examples, it will give you a sense of the scope of what is possible and perhaps some ideas for small ways to take a fresh approach in situations where simulation could optimize learning. Click here to download.
Not a Still Life
Presentation on revitalizing an organization given at the Smithsonian Event on the use of story in organizations, April 2006. Click here to download.
Changing Leadership Regains Productivity Fast
A short version of the paper Getting Up to Speed Quickly as it appeared in Business Week in 2002. Click here to download.
Conflict and Trust: Expressions of culture and keys to organizational success
Before staff can have the critical conversations needed to move an organization forward, they must deal with two of the most fundamental human issues affecting any relationship or group interaction – conflict and trust. The authors argue that addressing these issues is a critical step in building cultures that support increased performance. Available from the Journal of Association Leadership, Fall 2004 edition.
For those interested in learning & knowledge management
Riding the Current - presentation for Strategic HR Management at Johns Hopkins, January 2009 (click here for Presentation; click here for Report and Reflect with bibliography)
Getting to Know Each Other: Two Interviews with Associates –Interview, Taos Institute Associate News, June 2006 (see page 4 of issue) (Click here to download presentation)
The Value of White Space in Individual Learning –Presentation, eGov 2006 (Click here to download presentation)
Storytelling and Knowledge Management –Presentation, eGov 2005 (Click here to download presentation)
Strategies for Communities of Practice –Presentation, Ark Group, 2004 (Click here to download presentation)
Communities of Practice & Culture – Presentation, Ark Group 2003 (Click here to download presentation)
Using Stories to Build Communities of Practice – Workshop, NSN, 2003 (Click here to download presentation)
Knowledge Management & Advisory Services – Presentation, Ark Group 2002 (Click here to download presentation)
Keeping Skills Updated in a World that Won’t Stop Changing
Written in 1997, this paper contains valuable insights into how successful professionals can today strategize about remaining current in their fields. Order it (Click here to download)
Students as Partners in Global Learning Design for the 21st Century– Presentation at the University of Wisconsin, 2003 (Click here to download presentation)
The Benefits of Constraints, Presentation, Tech Learn 2004 (click here to download presentation)
For the Small Business Startup
Guidelines, Forms, and Administrative Manual Entries for Small Business Startup
These examples are taken from the files of Pelerei. Proven methods that allow a small business to remain in control from day one. To make this more valuable to readers, templates are being developed from those items which need to be customized. When complete, they will be posted and made available here. (coming shortly)
General Topics
Storytelling & Community Driven Development available to view on BSPAN from the World Bank, January 2005 (Click here to view.)
Storytelling in Business – Presentation Notes, Keynote NSN 2002 (click here to download)
A Conversation on Gender - Women and Men Working in International Organizations: Using Research as a Catalyst to Address the Issues of Women
This book is available for educational purposes only. Cost recovery to university or PhD candidate research only. Inquire by contacting mblair@pelerei.com.
