An Improv State of Mind: Using the Art and Science of Improvisation to Succeed at Work...and at Life - Paperback

by Jennie Ayers (Author)

Organizations depend on all employees to come up with fresh ideas. They depend on teams that can effectively collaborate. And our facility to stay productive in the face of change is vital. We can do all of this...by using the art and science of improvisation. Improvisation is an engaging learning tool that can help individuals and work groups be more adaptive and open to change, and create cohesive, trusting teams. An Improv State of Mind offers practical exercises -complete with debrief questions - for the improv novice and for coaches, trainers, facilitators, talent managers and OD professionals who are ready to embrace new ways to learn...and succeed.

Author Biography

Jennie Ayers is a senior partner and certified coach with BoldWork, a learning and leadership development company (www.doboldwork.com). She brings her expertise in improvisation to the business world, having honed her skills as an actor, producer and director in theatre, and having spent almost 20 years in the trenches as a TV comedy writer.