#appliedimprov

When attending a conference do you prefer listening to a speaker or interacting with the speaker’s message? I had the opportunity to host an interactive session - using applied improv - @rotarydistrict6970 annual gathering and it was a hoot … for me and for them. Everyone in the room was playing cooperatively to showcase ways we can work more effectively together for a common goal. Isn’t that way more fun than me just talking about it? If your conference could use an interactive, collaborative, immersive session highlighting the power of “we before me” please reach out to [email protected] - I’d love to play with you! . . . #improv #speaking #appliedimprov #conferences #interactive #engagement #cooperativeplay #collaboration #webeforeme #immersive #findyouradventure (at Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront) https://www.instagram.com/p/CdYaZVHuGt9/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

If the pandemic has taught us anything, it’s that connections are more important than ever in times of chaos. As improvisers, @garyware of @breakthroughplay and I are looking forward to exploring how applied improv can help us better connect with each other when the world gets wacky. Our session is to be featured this evening at the @applied_improvisation_network virtual world conference. Never have applied improv tools been so accessible as they are this week via a virtual platform. If you’re a facilitator, pop in and check out what AIN has to offer. . . . #connections #appliedimprov #facilitationskills #training #AIN #findyouradventure (at Virtual World) https://www.instagram.com/p/CVQyLj6rRJ7/?utm_medium=tumblr

Excited to be playing with the @climatedesignersorg Party People on Thursday + Friyay! 🎉 Imagine the future we could have if climate designers adopt an improv mindset to solve our biggest humanitarian crisis. 👏🏼 It’s not too late to jump into the action - the summit runs the first 2 weeks of March. 🍍 Thanks to @lakay.cornell for weaving her magic into this kick ass event for our Mother 🌎 . . . #playmatters #yesand #improv #climatechange #appliedimprov #innovation #discovery #problemsolving #creativity #findyouradventure https://www.instagram.com/p/CL7WS6GBJhW/?igshid=qwe3xkxxqkuo

Gotta give love to get love. Let Improv be your safe zone of Positive Reciprocity! We practice saying “Yes And” even in uncomfortable situations in @fordimprov & play games that help us put our teammates above ourselves. #Improv is how we create a shared language of respect and dignity. Tomorrow 12:30-1: Inclusion Improv w/ @ford D&I team, to bring to life @stevelrobbins brilliant insights with FUN Improv games. Coach Trent Sutherland will be leading - can’t wait! Email [email protected] for invite! #inclusion #inclusionmatters #appliedimprov #businessimprov https://www.instagram.com/p/CKhwYxVD1sV/?igshid=4qasqkdg7x74

There are many ways we can apply the principals of improv to life off the stage. Here, a student at @jtechinstitute showcases improv’s golden rules - as they apply to a lesson about teamwork - in his College and Career Planning class. Where can you apply improv in your life? . . . #improv #yesand #appliedimprov #webeforeme #collegehacks #careerplanning #teamwork #softskills #essentialskills #personaldevelopment #professionaldevelopment #trainingforlife #findyouradventure (at J-Tech) https://www.instagram.com/p/CDSpRFTj9ZC/?igshid=r179q6yxpsmv

Ford Improv from Home! Coach Trent Sutherland Killed It! Yes And- Now Weekly! #haikusofinstagram Ha! A @fordimprov #haiku See what #inspiration one gets from INCLUSIVE @lifeatford events like an #appliedimprov video Webex of #improv enthusiasts?? YES! Ford Improv is now running weekly (if I can help it) improv play 30 min jams... such a great break from a stressful day! FYI Ford Improv is ALL types of people uniting to #play together and learn how to build #trust in relationships through #yesand IMPROV together I am SO dang proud of this team of Volunteers who come together to make @ford a better place to work and help me keep this FordImprov train going! Now Every Wed 4pm! [email protected] to join us! Special shout out to @Kumar sambandan for helping run the show! NEXT WEEK: @yesandyogigirl joins us a co-host! Can’t wait! https://www.instagram.com/p/CAJQ-hgj9jy/?igshid=1a4o4k165btgu

Creating Tomorrow Together - with Improv! 2 days ago I was asked by this Awesome woman, a colleague in The CEO’s Communications team “Hey can you help us keep the momentum going on our Creating Tomorrow Together week? Can you jump in and do some improv? Just 15-20 min? Before the keynote speaker maybe, like a pop up??” Well, I have been trained. This is the CEOs office asking. Of course I said “Sure! When do you need us?” “Tomorrow, maybe Thursday.” “Whoa. Oh! Okay! Yes And I am here to Serve the Team!” Yesterday the notice went out in the ‘Final Day of culture week’ email to All of Ford: “Looking for a little lunchtime fun? Come down to join in on some “Impromptu Improv” outside the Cafeteria at 12:45 p.m. and collaborate with your teammates in a totally new way.” Yup, that’s what we did! IN THE HALLWAY. That’s right. Pop-up Improv at Ford. We quickly had about 30 people for 3 mock improv teams, and we played new Collaboration Energizers for small team huddles... down & dirty comedy improv basic boot camp stuff to focus and get in sync, like what else, Crazy 8s, Zip Zap Zop &... of course, our Ford Improv favorite, You’re Awesome game, to close out with high energy. Turns out, 15-20 min is Pop-up Perfect & we all had a BLAST playing in the improv sandbox! Always go out on a High & leave them wanting more! That’s my Host in the photo... think she had fun! Thanks #ford #fordpeople for giving me a chance to share the Power & Fun that is Creating Tomorrow Together- with Improv!! #creatingtomorrowtogether #ford #collaboration #appliedimprov #businessimprov @ford @lifeatford @fordimprov #fordimprov (at Ford Motor Company Headquarters, Dearborn) https://www.instagram.com/p/B7Z2YMKFf1_/?igshid=1btv4ecf8dc8h

Awesome High Fives - a great part of every Wrap Up! Yes! I am psyched to see this #fordimprov Game adopted as part of my volunteer day! A good day of service, leading High Schoolers in a #ford #designthinkingworkshop I ended up w/2 teams & It was quite a challenge! I’m not sure how many did this ending, but it helped me close out my down, introverted group that seemed self-judgmental to go out (a few) with a smile at least. It is hard to jump in & they should applaud each other. #improv #appliedimprov #youreawesome #volunteer #fakeittillyoumakeit #giveback @fordimprov (at Ford Research & Innovation Bldg) https://www.instagram.com/p/B4sj-3olRFn/?igshid=1f68o0a0d1oau