Improvisation for the Rest of Us and Those Who Want to Be Better Communicators

Teaching the “soft” skills to technical people is just as important as learning the “hard” skills. However, it is oftentimes left to the hiring company to fill in this void as most STEM related curricula are focused on the necessary science, math, and technical aspect of the related discipline. Creative problem-solving methodologies, design thinking, lateral thinking all tie into the use of improvisation. Companies are using the improvisation methods as a way of creating better collaborative teams and creating a work environment that says “Yes” before “No”. Improvisation training can help the rest of us to become better listeners, communicators, collaborators, innovators, and those who can focus on the organization or team story and not their own story.