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I formulated the ABT Narrative Template in 2011.  Since then we've worked with over 100 organizations and several thousand scientists, physicians, NGO folks and others in developing our model of NARATIVE TRAINING.  The journey has taken us from the world of pure research science to public health to the training of physicians.  This is our 15 year update of what we've learned, who have been the best groups, what has been the biggest heartbreaks, and our exciting new expansion now into the world of medical schools (starting with Emory University and Washington University).  We are now training tomorrow's physicians — all of whom need to have deep narrative intuition — not just for communication, but also to work productively with the expanding world of A.I.    Learn more about the ABT Framework Course at https://abtnarrative.com/ SOCIALS Randy Olson https://x.com/ABTagenda Randy's Blog: https://abtagenda.substack.com/ Learn more about the ABT Framework Course: http://abtnarrative.com/ Matthew David https://x.com/mattmdavid https://substack.com/@mattmdavid https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewmdavid

In this episode, ABT Coaches Matthew David, Liz Strauss, and Dr. Anahita Viera demonstrate what a typical "ABT dissection" looks like by taking apart one of Liz's ABTs from 2020 (when she was still new to the ABT).  Read more about why we're doing this in the blog post here. If you'd like to submit an ABT for our consideration to dissect in a future episode, email it to [email protected]. We just need two things: 1) Your one-sentence ABT (it must have the 3 words: And, But, and Therefore). 2) Let us know if you want to appear on the podcast so we can coach you live, or if you prefer we rework your ABT without you. We'll have fun dissecting the ABT either way!   Here's the original ABT:   Despite their age, senior dogs require care, comfort, and stimulation to help ensure their continued health; but, when boarding away from their families, the experience can often be isolating and stressful. In response, WH provides private rooms with bedding, activities, and around-the-clock care to ensure that even senior dogs are happy and healthy throughout their stays. Tools demonstrated in this episode: Wenowdis cABT IF/THEN General to Specific And the current "work-in-progress" ABT: We know that a tailored boarding experience is essential for senior dogs to help ensure their continued health AND IF this experience is provided THEN they will receive the needed care, comfort, and stimulation to thrive BUT tailored experiences aren't happening BECAUSE some companies lack the means to provide for the special needs of senior dogs THEREFORE our company meets these needs BY providing a specialized care program with private rooms with bedding, activities, and around-the-clock care to ensure that even senior dogs are happy and healthy throughout their stays. Learn more about the ABT Framework Course at abtnarrative.com SOCIALS Matthew David https://x.com/mattmdavid https://substack.com/@mattmdavid https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewmdavid/ Liz Strauss https://bsky.app/profile/lizsyd.bsky.social https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabeth-strauss-97961297/ https://substack.com/@lizstrauss Dr. Anahita Viera https://www.linkedin.com/in/anahita-vieira/ https://substack.com/@anahitavieira https://www.instagram.com/anahitawrites/

Matthew David and Randy Olson have a preliminary discussion of David H Freedman's 2010 Atlantic article, "Lies, Damned Lies, and Medical Science."  We work on our 3 questions each that we'll be asking David to start the discussion.  Please join us on Wednesday, Feb 11th, 10:00 am PST, RSVP here:  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/adventures-in-medical-misinformation-two-cases-of-misperception-tickets-1980404588435?aff=oddtdtcreator   Randy Olson https://x.com/ABTagenda Randy's Blog: https://abtagenda.substack.com/ Learn more about the ABT Framework Course: http://abtnarrative.com/

Park Howell, the host of the podcast, "The Business of Story," joins Randy, Matthew, and Charles Delahunt of GH Labs to present his new A.I.-driven StoryCycle Genie.  It's a powerful resource that will analyze your website and tell you how the public perceives your brand.  It's still in beta testing, but he applies it to our website abtnarrative.com and gives us the rundown on how we're coming off. Park Howell https://x.com/ParkHowell https://businessofstory.com Randy Olson https://x.com/ABTagenda Randy's Blog: https://abtagenda.substack.com/ Learn more about the ABT Framework Course: http://abtnarrative.com/

We got lots of nice people who send us nice emails about how they have been using the ABT Framework in communication. Laura Shields from Brussels, with her Red Thread project is a great example. In her case, she sent such a cool email we begged her to join us on the podcast for a little chat which led into strange and elusive concepts like "concising." Randy Olson https://x.com/ABTagenda Randy's Blog: http://scienceneedsstory.com Learn more about the ABT Framework Course: http://www.abtframework.com/ Laura Shields https://www.redthreadeu.com/blog/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurashieldsmediatrainer/

You would think after 15 years of developing the ABT and 10 years of conducting Narrative Training with the last 5 years filled with the intensive ABT course we would be worn down, BUT to the contrary, it's more fun and interesting than ever, THEREFORE join Randy Olson and Matthew David in reviewing a great year of ABT activities culminating with the Top 5 ABT Events of 2024.   HAPPY HOLIDAYS Everyone! Randy Olson https://x.com/ABTagenda Randy's Blog: http://scienceneedsstory.com Learn more about the ABT Framework Course: http://www.abtframework.com/

PART 3 OF THE 3 PART SERIES:  Randy Olson, PhD, author of 11 books on communication hosts the discussion of the two case studies joined by Australians Rod Lamberts, PhD, Deputy Director of the Australian National Centre for the Public Awareness of Science (CPAS), Jayde Lovell, Director of ReAgency Science Marketing and Discovery Channel Host, plus Park Howell, host of the podcast, "The Business of Story." Randy Olson https://twitter.com/ABTagenda​ Randy's Blog: http://scienceneedsstory.com Learn more about the ABT Framework Course: http://www.abtframework.com/ Park Howell https://twitter.com/ParkHowell https://businessofstory.com Rod Lamberts https://twitter.com/rodl http://wholesomeshow.com/ Jayde Lovell https://x.com/JaydeLovell https://www.youtube.com/ScIQ

PART 1 OF THE 3 PART SERIES: In 2014 the state of North Dakota voted on MEASURE 5, a ballot initiative asking to channel 5% of the state's oil and gas revenues into wildlife conservation activities. Proponents of the initiative spent $4 million which was more than double their opponents. It lost, 20:80. In this episode we talk with North Dakota aquatic ecologist Rick Nelson, PhD, who was present for the campaign and vote. Randy Olson https://twitter.com/ABTagenda​  Randy's Blog: http://scienceneedsstory.com Learn more about the ABT Framework Course: http://www.abtframework.com/

PART 2 OF THE 3 PART SERIES:  In 2023 the country of Australia voted on THE INDIGENOUS VOICE REFERENDUM, a ballot initiative asking to approve an alteration to the Australian Constitution that would recognise Indigenous Australians in the document through prescribing a body called the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice.  Proponents of the initiative spent $67 million (AUS), more than double their opponents.  It lost in all 5 states and one of the two territories.  In this episode we talk with long time activist for aboriginal rights Molly Toyne who was present for the campaign and vote. Randy Olson https://twitter.com/ABTagenda​ Randy's Blog: http://scienceneedsstory.com Learn more about the ABT Framework Course: http://www.abtframework.com/

By last year the time had come for a shift in our ABT training program.  We ran Story Circles for 5 years until the pandemic forced us to shift from in-person to online training.  Then last year we began getting the signals that people were growing tired of sitting in front of computer screens.  THEREFORE … we came up with a new form of training, The DAY BT Program. In this episode, our first of the year (been a very busy year) we update you on all things ABT, give a detailed description of the DAY BT (which we're now running with World Bank, National Park Service, Global Health Labs, and others), then bring on recent college graduate Hailey Woodworth who is now working as our "Quantifier," applying the new simple PCI metrics we've developed for analyzing the structure of ABTs for an entire group to assess their progress and guide their further work on the ABT. Randy Olson https://twitter.com/ABTagenda​ Randy's Blog: http://scienceneedsstory.com Learn more about the ABT Framework Course: http://www.abtframework.com/

John Roome is a World Bank director who took part in ousr ABT training program last year both at the retreat in Nepal in September then the full ABT Framework course in the fall. As he tells about in this interview, he heard the details on the ABT, asked some tough questions to "kick the tires," then immediately set to work using it to craft 90 videos that summarize the World Bank work in various Asian countries which you can view here: http://abtframework.com/the-john-roome-world-bank-abts/ Randy Olson  https://twitter.com/ABTagenda ​Randy's Blog: http://scienceneedsstory.com Learn more about the ABT Framework Course: http://www.abtframework.com/

A tremendous discussion with defense lawyer and ABT Narrative Gym book coauthor Doug Passon plus his trial lawyering collaborator Patrick Barone, Esq. about their use of "Psychodrama" in preparation for defending their clients.  It's a great discussion of how they are both using the ABT and Dobzhansky, as well as Doug's ABT analysis of the iconic Miranda Rights pointing out the (quite possibly intentional) lack of narrative strength in the statement. Randy Olson https://twitter.com/ABTagenda​ Randy's Blog: http://scienceneedsstory.com Learn more about the ABT Framework Course: http://www.abtframework.com/ Doug Passon https://www.dougpassonlaw.com/ https://twitter.com/dougpassonlaw Set For Sentencing Podcast:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/set-for-sentencing/id1622272089 Patrick Barone https://www.baronedefensefirm.com https://www.michiganpsychodramacenter.com/

Join Navid Ghaffari, M.D. (recent graduate of Harvard Medical School) and me as we tell about our great collaboration on the 7th chapter of the new book, along with the raves of long time ABT team member Julie Claussen.   Turns out Navid already knew the ABT structure long ago, he just didn't know that he knew — like lots of medical professionals.  Who knew! Navid Ghaffari LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/navidrghaffari/ Julie Claussen Twitter: https://twitter.com/julielovesfish Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iheartfish/ Randy Olson Twitter: https://twitter.com/ABTagenda Randy's Blog: http://scienceneedsstory.com Learn more about the ABT Framework Course: http://www.abtframework.com/

We've added a new position to the Working Circles element of the ABT Framework course. They're called Structuralists. Their role is to sit on the periphery of each Working Circle, muted most of the time, listening to make sure the group follows the basic structure for how to run the half hour session. When things jump the track, they jump in. Our first two Structuralists are bulldozer driver (literally) Ayla Fox and carpenter (literally) Devo Brown. In this episode we let you hear a slice of our Monday morning weekly meeting. Devo Brown  http://www.devoabrown.com/ Ayla Fox https://www.instagram.com/ayfx/ Randy Olson https://twitter.com/ABTagenda​ Randy's Blog: http://scienceneedsstory.com Learn more about the ABT Framework Course: http://www.abtframework.com/

In 1987 Patty Limerick changed "the narrative" of the American West with her landmark book, "Legacy of Conquest," which painted a different portrait of the frontier from the traditional romantic notions of cowboys riding the range.  My brother Eric was so deeply moved by the book that I suggested he conduct this interview, structured around 5 questions that he supplements with quotes from the book.  It's a great discussion that explores such ABT-related topics as revisionism, stereotypes, and the basic question of accuracy versus a good story. Patty Limerick Blog:  https://www.centerwest.org/about/patty/blog-not-my-first-rodeo Randy Olson https://twitter.com/ABTagenda ​Randy's Blog: http://scienceneedsstory.com Learn more about the ABT Framework Course: http://www.abtframework.com/