Project Overview
Objective: Create and deliver a comprehensive leadership story portfolio
Duration: 2 weeks
Deliverables:
- Story bank with 5 key stories
- Delivery recordings
- Implementation plan
- Impact measurement framework
Project Components
1. Story Portfolio Development
Required Stories:
1. Personal Leadership Journey
□ Key turning points
□ Learning moments
□ Vision forward
2. Change Management Story
□ Transformation example
□ Impact measurement
□ Learning integration
3. Team Building Story
□ Culture development
□ Collaboration example
□ Results achieved
4. Crisis Response Story
□ Challenge faced
□ Solution implemented
□ Lessons learned
5. Vision Story
□ Future state
□ Path forward
□ Call to action
2. Implementation Plan
For each story:
1. Application Context
□ Primary use
□ Target audience
□ Delivery settings
2. Delivery Strategy
□ Full version (10-15 min)
□ Short version (5 min)
□ Key points version (2 min)
3. Impact Measurement
□ Success metrics
□ Feedback collection
□ Improvement process
Integration Guide
Part 1: Project Guidelines and Rubrics
Assessment Rubric
Component | Beginning (1) | Developing (2) | Proficient (3) | Exemplary (4)
----------|--------------|----------------|----------------|---------------
Story Structure | Basic narrative only | Clear structure with some elements | Complete CRUNCHED framework | Masterful integration of all elements
Delivery | Reads from notes | Some natural delivery | Engaging presentation | Compelling, authentic style
Impact | Basic message conveyed | Clear learning points | Behavior change triggered | Transformational impact
Application | Single context | Multiple contexts | Varied applications | Strategic integration
Documentation | Basic recording | Organized portfolio | Complete toolkit | Comprehensive system
Story Portfolio Requirements
1. Documentation Standards
□ Story Script:
- Full version (written)
- Key points version
- Adaptation notes
□ Delivery Recording:
- Video/audio presentation
- Self-assessment
- Peer feedback
□ Implementation Guide:
- Context mapping
- Audience adaptations
- Success metrics
2. Quality Benchmarks
□ Story Elements (1-5):
- Clarity: _____
- Impact: _____
- Practicality: _____
- Adaptability: _____
Part 2: Portfolio Component Examples
Example 1: Personal Leadership Story
Title: "From Engineer to Story-Leader"
Structure:
Opening: "Ten years ago, I believed leadership was about metrics..."
Key Points:
1. Technical background
2. Leadership challenge
3. Story discovery
4. Transformation
5. Current approach
Impact Metrics:
- Team engagement: +40%
- Communication effectiveness: +60%
- Leadership influence: +45%
Application Contexts:
1. Leadership development
2. Team transitions
3. Change management
Example 2: Crisis Response Story
Title: "The Midnight Solution"
Structure:
Setting: Global system outage
Challenge: Critical customer impact
Response: Team innovation
Resolution: New protocol developed
Delivery Versions:
1. Executive (5 min):
- Business impact focus
- ROI metrics
- Strategic implications
2. Team (10 min):
- Collaboration emphasis
- Learning points
- Action items
3. Customer (7 min):
- Service commitment
- Problem-solving capability
- Trust building
Example 3: Vision Story Implementation Plan
Story: "2026: Our Digital Leadership Future"
Implementation Timeline:
Week 1: Initial Rollout
- Leadership presentation
- Team workshops
- Feedback collection
Week 2: Refinement
- Story adaptation
- Success measurement
- Improvement implementation
Week 3: Integration
- Department alignment
- Progress tracking
- Success celebration
Measurement Framework:
1. Immediate Impact
□ Understanding: Surveys
□ Engagement: Participation
□ Action: Initial steps
2. Long-term Results
□ Behavior change
□ Performance metrics
□ Cultural indicators
