by Barry Edwards | Nov 6, 2012 | Improvisation
This month’s Improv Tip is from Barry Edwards, Improv Contributor.
Think about a change you have experienced in an organization. Did you have to move work space from an office with a view to a cube in the middle of the office? Did a new CEO take the reins of the company? Was there a new policy that affected your day-to-day? Now think about the reactions you experienced. “I can’t believe I’m being downgraded from an office to a cube!” (denial). “The new CEO may fire us all!” (fear). “This new policy will make my job easier!” (acceptance).
by Cary Paul | Oct 4, 2012 | Improvisation
This article is from Cary Paul, our Chief Improv Officer:
There are some great lessons we business types can learn from the world of biology, one of which leads us back to the basic truth about survival: adapt or die. Read on to discover an improv favorite that offers invaluable practice with moving out of personal or organizational ruts and into positive and constructive thinking.
by Andrea Howe | Sep 19, 2012 | Client relationships, Consulting
Most people usually don’t think of empathy as having much business value. In fact, you might think if you start empathizing with your clients,
you’ll lose your edge; you’ll appear “soft;” you’ll lose business. Here’s a compelling story* about a global firm that turned that conventional wisdom on its ear and transformed a big loss into a big win.
by Andrea Howe | Aug 21, 2012 | Client relationships
I lead workshops in different parts of the world that can consume me for days at a time. Heaps of work emails pile up in the meantime. And because I’m slightly obsessive about being responsive, I believe in using auto-replies. A few months ago I started experimenting with unique and sometimes quirky ones (for me). Little did I know they would cause quite a stir.
by Andrea Howe | Aug 20, 2012 | Client relationships
Our Story Time
series brings you real, personal examples from business life that shed light on specific ways to lead with trust. Our last story proved that
good intentions won’t keep you from screwing up. Today’s story highlights the business value of taking time to see the world from another’s perspective.
