Applied Improvisation is proven to work

Applied Improvisation is suitable for all sectors.  It is used around the world to great effect in the commercial world, the public sector, and in education.

Commercial Sector

There is now a huge body of research showing the competitive edge that Applied Improvisation can bring to businesses of all sizes.  Applied Improvisation provides a whole new kitbag of skills to today’s business executives, to improves their ability to lead, motivate and build efficient and effective teams. Applied Improvisation widens awareness, improves emotional intelligence, and aids devising creative and flexible responses to problems and crises.

Applied Improvisation has been used as a development tool in a diverse range of organisations.  Click on each link to read how Applied Improvisation has been used:

Financial Management

CERN
Ask.com
First Mediation Company
Twitter
Hotel Chains
The Developing Company

Public Sector and Health

It is used as a therapeutic tool to aid people with Mental Health issues.

Training for Doctors and Nurses is encompassing Applied Improvisation as a valuable tool

In Canada there is a very strong Improv movement in high schools, there is even national league.

In the USA it has been promoted amongst librarians as well as other public sector organisations.

It’s recognized as a great tool for bringing about social change and promoting international diplomacy.

Is used to help rehabilitation in prisons

Education Sector

Applied Improv is now being taught in all sorts of institutions, including:-

Civil Service College, London

University of Chicago Law School

MIT’s Sloan School of Management

Hult International Business School

Georgetown University

There is a body of research evidence demonstrating the efficacy of Applied Improvisation.

Here are just a few examples – Google will reveal many more:

Improvisation and Innovative Performance in Teams – published in Organization Science Vol. 16, No. 3

Improvisation and Negotiation: Making It Up as You Go Along – published in Negotiation Journal, April 2004

The Effects of Improv-Based Faculty Development

What people say…

Wen Quek – Edward Cullinan Architects

A big thank you to you, Jon. It was a memorable experience which was also very appropriate for us in that, like what we wish to do in our new building, it involved people being able to express themselves explicitly in a supportive environment. The simple exercises were provocative and energising at the same time. I am still thinking about this…

Angela Smith – Optima Housing, Customer Service Training Attendee

Very interesting, never boring, really stretched me.

Hooman Panashmond – IMI plc

I found this to be incredibly eye-opening on a personal level.

Dr Sarby Soorae, North Birmingham VTS Training Program Director

I think the lessons of the day will be realised not immediately but in years to come as the trainees mature, they will realise the benefits and lessons of the day. Just like Mr Miyagi from the original Karate Kid film where his student performed mundane chores such as cleaning a car with “Wax on, Wax off” and was secretly preparing him with this unorthodox method.  Likewise, with Applied Improvisation the lessons are immediately less tangible, but the skills elicited will prove to being applicable to our clinical work as well as having potential benefits for our personal relationships with colleagues, families and spouses.