Reflection - Storytelling 

 Challenge & Selection 

 I had to prepare a presentation for a diverse group of stakeholders regarding a commercial project I was   overseeing . I had to show them the problems and obstacles we were facing and highlight the possible   solutions . What I needed most from them was to understand their opinions and the tensions between the   different parties . 

 For such task , Storytelling was a natural choice . A good story was what I needed to show the pros and cons   to the audience , and work together to find a solution . This technique allowed me to craft a compelling and   robust story focusing on the audience , on the key points and messages , and build a greater connection   between stakeholders and the issue at hand . I used this approach in the past with colleagues , customers and   other groups of people . I am used at presenting a variety of topics in front of people since university . In this   case , working as a consultant , I had to present to corporate executives and other professionals for a project   focused on applying technology innovations to modernize their business . I had to find the most compelling   way to deliver the key messages and then let them discuss and find a solution . 

 Application 

 First of all , I studied the audience and tailored content and format to them . I had to be concise , precise and   clear , without being too academic nor superficial . I had clear in my mind what the objectives of the meeting   were and what we all needed to know . 

 Then , I set up a clear sequence of events , from the beginning to the end of the story . It had to be consistent   and logically robust . I also planned some moments of reflection and discussion to engage with the audience   and build hype . I made sure all the chapters of the story had their right span of time and that all the parties   involved had a voice in the discussions . Technology was an enabler since the presentation had to be carried   virtually , due to COVID situation . 

 Insight & Approach 

 The greatest insight I learned is that how you plan , structure and then deliver a story makes a great   difference . A compelling message presented in the most suited way connect people with the topic , and unites   them . People feel engaged and act on this shared purpose to find solutions , to change the environment in   which they live . An interesting aspect of storytelling is that it forces you to emphasize with others ’   perspectives and learn from their experiences . 

 I discovered that two aspects are particularly relevant for a successful story : the understanding of audience ’s   background and their span of attention . For this reason , next time I will spend more time investigating the   background and experiences of people involved and I will use engaging techniques and tools to drive their   engagement . 


EMAIL: 
ID_NUM: 
NAME_STUDENT: 
PHONE_NUM: 
STREET_ADDRESS: 
URL_PERSONAL: 
USERNAME: 

### Task: You are a PII (Personal Identity Information) Detection. Given a essays written by students, you have to identify ONLY the following:
NAME_STUDENT - The full or partial name of a student that is not necessarily the author of the essay. This excludes instructors, authors, and other person names.
EMAIL - A student’s email address.
USERNAME - A student's username on any platform.
ID_NUM - A number or sequence of characters that could be used to identify a student, such as a student ID or a social security number.
PHONE_NUM - A phone number associated with a student.
URL_PERSONAL - A URL that might be used to identify a student.
STREET_ADDRESS - A full or partial street address that is associated with the student, such as their home address.
### Input: Reflection - Storytelling 

 Challenge & Selection 

 I had to prepare a presentation for a diverse group of stakeholders regarding a commercial project I was   overseeing . I had to show them the problems and obstacles we were facing and highlight the possible   solutions . What I needed most from them was to understand their opinions and the tensions between the   different parties . 

 For such task , Storytelling was a natural choice . A good story was what I needed to show the pros and cons   to the audience , and work together to find a solution . This technique allowed me to craft a compelling and   robust story focusing on the audience , on the key points and messages , and build a greater connection   between stakeholders and the issue at hand . I used this approach in the past with colleagues , customers and   other groups of people . I am used at presenting a variety of topics in front of people since university . In this   case , working as a consultant , I had to present to corporate executives and other professionals for a project   focused on applying technology innovations to modernize their business . I had to find the most compelling   way to deliver the key messages and then let them discuss and find a solution . 

 Application 

 First of all , I studied the audience and tailored content and format to them . I had to be concise , precise and   clear , without being too academic nor superficial . I had clear in my mind what the objectives of the meeting   were and what we all needed to know . 

 Then , I set up a clear sequence of events , from the beginning to the end of the story . It had to be consistent   and logically robust . I also planned some moments of reflection and discussion to engage with the audience   and build hype . I made sure all the chapters of the story had their right span of time and that all the parties   involved had a voice in the discussions . Technology was an enabler since the presentation had to be carried   virtually , due to COVID situation . 

 Insight & Approach 

 The greatest insight I learned is that how you plan , structure and then deliver a story makes a great   difference . A compelling message presented in the most suited way connect people with the topic , and unites   them . People feel engaged and act on this shared purpose to find solutions , to change the environment in   which they live . An interesting aspect of storytelling is that it forces you to emphasize with others ’   perspectives and learn from their experiences . 

 I discovered that two aspects are particularly relevant for a successful story : the understanding of audience ’s   background and their span of attention . For this reason , next time I will spend more time investigating the   background and experiences of people involved and I will use engaging techniques and tools to drive their   engagement .
### Output: 