Nov ’24 – COMMUNICATION
Week 3 – Structures and ideas that underlie great Communication
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Week 3 – Structures and ideas that underlie great Communication
Chris walked us through some examples of communication structures – there are many more, but these are a great place to start noodling!
- Hero’s Journey. Also known as the monomyth, the hero’s journey is a common template for stories that involve a hero who goes on an adventure, is victorious in a decisive crisis, and returns home changed or transformed. Think Lord of the Rings or Star Wars.
- Jokes. Most comedy follows a structure that supports the intended outcome – laughs. A typical joke moves from set up, to exposition, to punchline, to reaction, to an act out. It’s purposeful and predictable – both qualities that underly strong communication.
- 7-Part Narrative. Chris developed this framework to help people craft shot, dynamic presentations that engage others and support focused discussion toward solution. Add in a delivery that leans into empathy, vulnerability, and emotion and you have an extremely effective communication tool!
A few resources we discussed or shared:
- VIDEO – TED’s Secret to Great Public Speaking
- BOOK – “How to Tell a Story: The Essential Guide to Memorable Storytelling from The Moth“
- BOOK – “Four Thousand Weeks – Time Management for Mortals“
- CARTOON – The Backfire Effect
We had some great conversation! If you missed it, you can watch it below:
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