Storytelling is an important part of that transformation, from shops to transport companies, from farmers to food banks. Those stories are now in full development. Also read: Strong storytelling in times of crisis [Fish Tales case] Trend 2. Inspiring pioneers Whatsapp Number List Consumers, residents, users and other types of groups also demand different stories than before. They expect inspiring examples from organizations on how to deal with work, mobility, social activities and much more. Many consumers are willing to adapt to restrictive measures. Organisations, brands and institutions are committed to this. showed how neighbors celebrated Neighbors Day in front of their own front door this year. came up with ways for an online unpacking party on Sinterklaas evening. Healthcare Whatsapp Number List organizations were looking for new ways to keep in touch with relatives and partner organizations safely. Storytelling has been given a permanent place in communication in our organization. This approach has been embraced from high to low. We will continue to share stories from the workplace, because it has added value. Everyone is touched by the emotions in authentic stories. It resonates with everyone. – Marlene Nass (communication advisor and storytelling expert at care organization Amarant) Trend 3. Connection through the screens Now that VDU workers are Whatsapp Number List working from home en masse, we have quickly become handy in remote collaboration. As a result, the natural moments of contact in offices and other clumping places have disappeared. Then they want organizations to play a pioneering role in a practical and creative implementation.

At the same time, the need for stories grew strongly. Because more than ever we need personal contact, precisely because reading each other's body language on a screen full of stamp boxes is no longer possible. Zoom, Teams and other platforms dominate how we interact with each other. These platforms are made for meeting, not telling. I expect the platforms to do something to make it more humane. Because even after 'corona' we will continue to zoom and use other platforms. Theo Hendriks (storyteller, author and keynote speaker) I discussed the changes for their work in and for organizations with 11 storytelling experts. Below is a selection of the most important trends, focused on everything that has to do Whatsapp Number List the consequences of the corona time. Trend 1. Urgent need for a new story In a crisis you have to show what you are worth. And that also applies to organizations that discover that they can no longer continue as they were due to the corona crisis. They are looking for new footing. This almost automatically means that they are also looking for a new story. That story should clarify who they really are and what they stand for. At the same time, organizations must adapt to circumstances that have changed radically. So look for new solutions. For many organizations this is not only the end of 'business as usual', but also a transformation into something else. A different revenue model, a different target group, a different raison d'être.