We believe in the power of stories.
Stories help us understand complex ideas, connect us, and allow us to imagine a better future. We support governments and public services to embrace storytelling in their work to:
Connect with communities and build trust
Understand complex problems
Evaluate impact and learn
Storytelling workshops
We know that people who do government and social impact work want to use storytelling in their work. But it can be tricky to get started.
Watch this space for any upcoming free online storytelling workshop to learn more about how stories can play a role in what you do.
Meet the team
Storytelling in action
What does the British Post Office scandal tell us about stories and government?
The British Post Office scandal is a stark reminder of the power of storytelling and why governments should listen to stories meaningfully.
Storytelling for systems change
What does it take for government and philanthropy to listen to stories meaningfully?
Together with Dusseldorp Forum and Hands Up Mallee, we've been exploring the role of storytelling in systems change.
Pathways through liberation
The University of Nottingham’s Rights Lab has been working with survivors of modern slavery to understand, document, and share their experiences of receiving support through the UK’s National Referral Mechanism.
We supported the Rights Lab with workshops to make sense of research findings and bring survivors and practitioners together to design alternative approaches to the current NRM system.
Podcast: Storytelling and Government
In this episode, we explore how telling and listening to stories can help to reimagine government.
We’ll hear about how one man’s story of caring for his mother ignited a cultural shift in how stories are embedded in Scottish public services, and how a controversial fruit is helping to break down barriers between communities in Indonesia.
Listening as a tool to reimagine governance: Madina and Padma’s story
How do we listen effectively?
Explore how different types of listening can help to offer solutions, reflect, engage, or collaborate.
Who doesn't like tagging cars? A story of innovation in Calgary government
Calgary, Canada participated in the Innovation Training Program to adopt cutting-edge innovation techniques that engage residents in testing, adapting, and scaling ideas with the potential for long-term impact.
Get involved
If you’re interested in learning more about using storytelling in your work, contact us.