From time to time, people get a little apprehensive when we talk about facilitating an applied improv workshop with their organization. “Some of my team . . . I don’t think they’d make very good improvisers,” they’ll say. To that, we say, “Good. We don’t expect them to be.” Improv Effects workshops aren’t designed to prepare participants to take the stage, they’re designed to explore improvisation techniques and the ways that they can be applied in a professional setting. We

Looking for an ice-breaker or team-building activity at your next conference, orientation or gathering of employees who may not know each other? Try this one. It’s a great bonding exercise, is simple to explain, isn’t too challenging and is fun! Partner people up - although this may be done in groups of greater than two. Each partner tells the other a story about a time they accomplished something they were nervous about, or overcame a fear, or even did something exciting. G

You’ve been in a group introduction circle before? How many names did you remember? Whether you’re gathering different departments for a summit, are hosting a meeting with people who don't know each other, or are just introducing a new person at the office, you’ve been in a situation where you ask everyone to go around the table and say their name. It sounds like the right thing to do to make introductions, but you’ve been that new person before. Did you remember all 15 names