Session Information
Annual Meeting & Exposition 2005
Click here to go to the previous page
What is Your Story? The Power of Volunteer Experiences
Track: Day 3 August 15, 2005
Program Code: H59
Date: Monday, August 15, 2005
Time: 4:15 PM to 5:45 PM 
Location: Bayou A
SPEAKER(S):
Karen Dietz, executive director, National Storytelling Network
Storyteller: Sally McConnell, Ph.D., CAE, associate executive director, National Association of Elementary School Principals
Lori Silverman, Partners for Progress
Description
Storytelling is emerging as a powerful way to increase learning and organizational effectiveness.  Stories can enhance creativity and problem solving, foster individual and organizational learning, facilitate meaningful connections, inspire people to view things in a different way, and take action.  Learn about compelling challenges and actions in working with volunteers. One story will be prepared ahead of time, but others will emerge spontaneously. What is your story?