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Randy Olson is a passionate advocate for effective communication, particularly in the realm of science, dedicating his career to teaching the ABT (And, But, Therefore) narrative framework, which simplifies complex stories into compelling narratives.
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Medical Students’ ABT Moment (Andy Reynolds) (opens the original)
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The ABT: More Than Meets the Eye (opens the original)
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From Chaos to Order (Liz Strauss) (opens the original)
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Trait Contamination: A Method for Emotionally Confusing the Heck Out of Your Audience (Matthew David) (opens the original)
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15 Years of ABT: A conversation between Randy Olson and Matthew David - ABT Time Ep 65 (opens the original)
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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 m
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