Storytelling as a Leadership Skill: How to Build Decision-Ready Briefings

Date: March 11, 2026
Type: Online

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Storytelling as a Leadership Skill: How to Build Decision-Ready Briefings

The pace of government has accelerated. Executives are expected to brief senior leaders with less time, fewer layers of review, and tighter windows for decision-making. Traditional detailed background notes and long decks no longer match the moment.

This session introduces a practical storytelling method for producing clear, decision-ready briefings. Participants learn how to synthesize complex details into a narrative that makes the tradeoffs clear so senior leaders can make informed, confident decisions.

Executives leave with skills they can put into action immediately, both in guiding their teams and in strengthening their own briefing practices. The session reinforces key leadership competencies, including strategic thinking, clear communication, and the ability to mobilize teams toward outcomes. The result is an executive who can maintain quality while navigating an environment where clarity and efficiency are becoming essential.

Event Details

Date & Time: March 11, 2026, 13:00 to 14:00 ET

Audience: All Public Service executives across Canada and internationally are invited to attend APEX’s learning events

Cost: Free

Language: This event will be in English. Simultaneous interpretation will be available via Wordly, an AI-based interpreting service.

Platform: Participants will attend our virtual event via Teams webinar. A meeting link will be sent once you are registered.

Meet the Speaker

John Stroud
AI Guides

John is a strategic adviser to leaders on linking people with technology. His vision opens people’s minds to new possibilities, and he challenges them to consider creative options. People turn to John for plainspoken, easy-to-understand explanations.

John is a certified OpenExO consultant in exponential technologies. Prior to launching AI Guides, John served as Vice President, Strategy at a federal crown corporation ($600M budget and 8000+ workforce) with responsibilities for Governance, Human Resources, Communications, Legal, Performance Measurement and Risk.

John obtained his Masters of Philosophy from Oxford, his law degree and Masters of Public Administration from the University of Victoria, and his BA from the University of Toronto. He also obtained his ICD.D for completing the Director’s Education Program at the Institute of Corporate Directors.

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