Combining 15 years of research with practicality, optimism and humor

The Grimm* Reality ... about your organization

What's it About?

Strategic Storytelling is absolutely critical for your business. It seems to be a simple task, merely transferring the ability of sharing experiences into the board room, the meeting room, the branding and marketing, the staff lounge. The true power comes in knowing when to use which story. It means having the ability to share it in such a compelling way that it will be believable and memorable, imprinting the points and the questions so that they will challenge others, inspire them to action, and achieve the results desired.

In today's increasingly crowded marketplace and fierce competition, information is instantaneously available to anyone and everyone. Charts, graphs and bullet points are the backbone of business today. The ability to see behind the bullet points, cut through the confusion, and make appropriate and relevant decisions is what distinguishes successful organizations.

Who Should See It?

Leadership Development
Recruiting
Strategic Planning: Tactical Delivery
Increasing Sales
Service Excellence
Corporate Culture Dynamics
Accelerating Change

Where Did This Come From?

Once upon a time there was an organization . . . In fact, this is the tale of every organization and the Grimm* Reality that drives it.

Every good leader recognizes that decisions are made, change is accelerated or derailed, enthusiasm and passion for work is evident or not, because of the stories being communicated in the organization.

Charts, graphs and bullet points make up the bulk of every executive meeting. However, decisions are made based on the stories behind them and the way those in the organization interpret and feel about those stories.

The myth is that stories and storytelling have no place in business; the truth is just the opposite.

Stories are told in your organization every day. These stories may be personal or those related to the organization or to the work. They are told from the staff lounge to the executive suite to the board room, and in every hallway and restroom in between. They are communicated both orally and visually.

The question is, “Do the stories being told reflect the vision, values and purpose of the organization?”

Or are the stories in your organization all about “corporate stupidity.”

Do you know what the Grimm* Reality is in your organization?

*This is not a typo.

What Are Your Issues of Concern?

Leadership Development

Recruiting

Strategic Planning: Tactical Delivery

Increasing Sales

Service Excellence

Corporate Culture Dynamics

Accelerating Change

Why should you pay attention to storytelling anyway?

To be an effective leader, to address your primary issues of concern, to ensure the continuing existence of your organization, and for a myriad of other reasons, understanding the strategic value of the stories in your organization is a must!

The Grimm Reality System®

A process that works

Communicates & demonstrates your core purpose

Depends on strategic thinking, creativity and innovation

Integrates core values into vision casting

Uses the power behind the bullet points to accelerate change

Is fun, interactive and achieves dramatic results from the executive leadership through individual work teams

Simplifies understanding

Secures commitment

Assures agreement

Achieves results