Topics for Your Event

Here are a few of the topics Lori has presented over the past several years. She adds value by customizing her speaking and training engagements and training workshops based on your organization's specific needs and the audience's background as well as her extensive experience as a management consultant.

Take a look at her Past Engagements for a more detailed list of topics and presentations. Also check out “Bring in a Speaker” on www.sayitwithastory.com for talks related to the use of story in the workplace.

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“Schmoozing: Meet, Greet and Speak with Ease”
Social events. Business gatherings. Association meetings. They all call for us to introduce ourselves and engage in multiple conversations, typically in a short period of time, often with folks whom we do not know. Discover what you can do to feel more comfortable in these settings and how you can make the most out of these situations. 439KB

“Wake Me Up When the Data is Over”
What challenges does your organization face? How to retain employees and keep them engaged? Getting everyone's behavior aligned around the organization's core values and long-term strategy? Finding sure-fire ways to brand and position the organization? Figuring out how to implement and gain commitment to needed changes in a short period of time? Learn about the key insights and practices gathered from over 70 organizations around the world that are using stories to address these critical business issues and strengthen their overall performance. 439KB

“From Vision to Action: Strategic Planning in Unpredictable Times”
Few organizations effectively plan for the long term. Often, what are thought to be innovative strategic plans are really short-term operational plans or a repeat of past initiatives. Because leaders of organizations are regularly drawn to the demands of the present, they frequently do not have the chance to address the requirements of the future. Some might even contend that in a world where uncertainty and instability are predominant, that it is impossible to plan for the future in longer than one to two year increments. This presentation covers a practical approach to strategic planning that takes into account future trends and uncertainties and their implications on the organization’s long-term success. You will learn how to develop a vision based on these factors and how to translate it into breakthrough strategies and actionable steps that help the organization to clearly focus and achieve its targets. 439KB

“The Art of Influence: What Works, What Doesn't Work and Why”
How often do you need to get others in your organization to take a particular action or change their minds on an issue? Ever wonder why some individuals are more successful at achieving these outcomes? Anyone can be influenced; the challenge is learning what really works, what doesn’t work and why. Discover how to enhance your credibility and what techniques to use to positively alter the behaviors, attitudes and beliefs of others to enable you to achieve the results you need at work. 439KB

“More Than a Quick Fix: Organizational Change that Sticks”
When sweeping changes in strategies, technology, work methods and equipment are introduced throughout an organization, they typically impact far more than anyone initially anticipated. As a result, implementation deadlines get pushed out, actual project costs are greater and frustration mounts. Learn how to be successful initiating, facilitating, and sustaining changes that impact large groups of people. 439KB

“Facts Tell, Stories Sell: Getting Training to Stick”
Do you wish you could get people to accurately recall what you told them? Are you searching for a way to quickly and successfully communicate complex ideas? Are you hoping to inspire people to change—to try a new behavior, to let go of an old attitude, to embrace the future, and take action? Using compelling, well-constructed thought provoking stories can accelerate learning, make training memorable, and drive your training ROI. 439KB

“Achieving Business Excellence Through Value Creation”
Given the state of our economy, improving organizational performance is more important than ever. We can no longer ignore the call to create value. It is the foundation for building long-term, sustainable competitive advantage. However this implies a significant shift in our thinking and in how we work. Unfortunately, many of the performance improvement approaches we use today primarily address the cost side of the business enterprise. Learn what you can do to enhance your organization’s competitive position through value creation. 439KB

“Relationships in this Wired, Wired World”
In the not-so-distant past, communications occurred in person or through the use of mail and faxes. Today, with advancements in technology, we are often bombarded with email, voicemail and pages. While these new methods speed up the process of communication and make it easier to transmit information to multiple parties, they bring numerous challenges to each of us. Learn how to better manage these communications and minimize the frustrations and disasters associated with them. 439KB

“Tapping Into the Power of Serendipity”
We all have an appreciation for the importance of short- and long-term planning in our lives. This planning makes itself apparent in our daily schedules, how we strategize about our work and our careers, and how the organizations we belong to operate over time. While schedules and plans are extremely beneficial, we also need to recognize and make room for unexpected meaningful coincidences. Learn how attending to serendipity (a.k.a. synchronicity) experiences can lead to insights and potential opportunities that can take your life and your work in new, rewarding directions. 439KB

“Me, Myself & I”
We each experience many roles in life that help shape our personal identity. However, these roles can also mask the essence of who we really are. Only when we are able to break through the persona we’ve created and connect with our true authenticity, will we be able to enjoy our true potential-at work, at home, in life. Through stories, thought-provoking questions and conversations with others, this presentation provides the tools for you to connect with your inner self. 439KB

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