Narratives and Applied Linguistics

The Narratives and Applied Linguistics Track explores the intersection of Adaptive Leadership with Narratives and Applied Linguistics. This track recognizes the profound impact that stories have on leadership, organizational culture, and societal change. By examining the power of narratives and applying linguistic insights, participants will gain a deeper understanding of how storytelling can be used to inspire, motivate, and transform.

Key Objectives

• Understanding the Power of Narratives: Explore the role of narratives in shaping leadership, organizational culture, and societal change.

• Applying Linguistic Insights: Utilize linguistic insights to analyze and craft effective narratives.

• Integrating Narratives and Adaptive Leadership: Examine the intersection of narratives and Adaptive Leadership, and explore how storytelling can support adaptive leadership practices.

• Developing Narrative Skills: Acquire the skills to create and deliver compelling narratives.

Core Components

1. The Power of Narratives: Explore the role of narratives in human cognition, communication, and social interaction.

   • Narrative theory: Understanding the structure and functions of narratives.

   • Storytelling and leadership: Examining the relationship between storytelling and leadership.

   • Narratives and organizational culture: Exploring the role of narratives in shaping organizational culture.

2. Applied Linguistics and Narratives: Apply linguistic insights to the analysis and creation of narratives.

   • Discourse analysis: Analyzing the language used in narratives.

   • Rhetoric: Understanding the art of persuasion and persuasion through storytelling.

   • Intercultural communication: Examining the role of narratives in intercultural communication.

3. Narratives and Adaptive Leadership: Explore the intersection of narratives and Adaptive Leadership, and how storytelling can support adaptive leadership practices.

   • Leadership narratives: Analyzing the narratives that shape leadership styles and behaviors.

   • Change narratives: Understanding how narratives can be used to drive change and innovation.

   • Inclusive narratives: Creating narratives that are inclusive and respectful of diversity.

4. Developing Narrative Skills: Acquire the skills to create and deliver compelling narratives, including:

   • Storytelling techniques: Learning effective storytelling techniques.

   • Public speaking: Developing public speaking skills to deliver powerful narratives.

   • Writing skills: Improving writing skills to create compelling written narratives.

Expected Outcomes

• Enhanced Leadership Skills: Develop stronger leadership skills through the effective use of narratives.

• Improved Communication: Enhance communication skills through the ability to create and deliver compelling stories.

• Cultural Understanding: Gain a deeper understanding of different cultures and perspectives through the analysis of narratives.

• Positive Social Impact: Contribute to positive social change through the creation and dissemination of inspiring narratives.