Have you ever been to an improv (improvisational) comedy or theater show? You know, the kind with actors or comedians who take suggestions from the audience and make up something wonderful on the spot? They’re pretty amazing to watch. They don’t spend hours agonizing over writing funny routines or memorizing lines… They make the entertainment happen right there, right in front of us, with no preparation at all. Of course, there’s nothing secret or magical about improv actors; they use a specific set of skills in what they do, and now, those skills are available to businesses in the form of Corporate Workshops.

Improv! Corporate Workshops came about because people who know how improv works noticed that the skills needed to be great at improv are also great for the business world. Skills like problem solving, listening, conflict resolution, teamwork, risk taking and creative thinking make any team stronger, whether that team is on a stage or in an office.

For the past several years, Improv! Corporate Workshops have been used by companies for corporate training and team building, rewards for good performance, comic relief and stress management. Programs can be tailored to any company’s needs, whether the company is trying to teach better customer service, improve reaction time to crises, or introduce a radical new initiative to its employees. The Improv! Corporate Workshops website says, “We create laughing, cheering employees and leaders who are excited about their workplace and coworkers, feel eager to use the new skills and concepts we teach them, and appreciate the reward of participating in an Improv! Corporate Workshop.”

These “ropes courses for the mind,” as some clients put it, can be an outstanding investment in your staff. How else can employees gain valuable business skills and actually have fun doing it? The company even offers keynote and MC services for events, in case an entire workshop isn’t possible for some groups. We strongly recommend Improv! Corporate Workshops for just about any company. Have a laugh and build a stronger team!