Disadvantages of Storytelling
Evelyn Aro-Esquejo, Manager, Philippines, Member
I made considerable use of stories and anecdotes in evoking the desired reactions, emotions and commitment of my audience. It's a perfect way of getting the audience interested in one's talk - so I use them in the beginning, in the middle and/or end of my talk.
One lesson though is that
the story may become too powerful and invite the audience in sharing their stories, until both speaker and audience fall into the trap of
sacrificing precious time intended for more substantive discussions.
This situation is something trainers must watch out for if time is limited.
