This paper will invite you to consider the role of stories for learning and the use of learning journals as a tool to create meaning. The application of story and story culture in higher education, academia and management contexts will be presented. As an example, an old Punjabi tale will be adapted for use when managing and inspiring teams in the workplace. Storytelling is experiencing a revival and being used in the corporate sector to ignite action in knowledge-era organisations.
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