Improvisation class

Activity description

Improv classes are a fun and dynamic activity that immerse participants in spontaneous and creative situations.
Guided by an experienced facilitator, they learn to listen, build on others’ ideas, and push themselves while having fun.
This activity fosters group camaraderie and provides a safe space to dare the unexpected.

What does it impact ?

• Optimizing collaboration and work quality : Group improv exercises require participants to build stories together, enhancing their ability to co-create fluidly and value each other’s ideas.
• Developing leadership and confidence : By stepping into the spotlight and taking spontaneous initiatives, each participant becomes more at ease, learns to assert themselves, and shows creative courage.

What should the organizer prepare ?

• Book a suitable space with enough room to move around.
• Confirm the availability of the improv facilitator.
• Provide water and some snacks.
• Inform participants to wear comfortable clothing.

How to achieve our goals on the big day ?

• Start with simple icebreaker games to set the mood.
• Create mixed sub-groups to encourage new interactions.
• Invite participants to jump into absurd improv scenes to spark creativity.
• Wrap up with a group debrief to share takeaways.
• Hand out silly fake trophies for the most outrageous performances.
• Record the session (with consent) to laugh about it later.

When is the right context for this activity ?

• When the team shows signs of fatigue or monotony.
• After a period of intense stress to let off steam.
• To welcome new colleagues in a relaxed setting.
• When smoother project communication is needed.

Other benefits

• No preparation required from participants.
• Improves public speaking and responsiveness.
• Offers a fun and laughter-filled break.
• Reveals hidden talents in the team.

See what others have done 👋

• During an improv workshop, a sales team discovered that one member performed weekly in a local cabaret. He now handles the company’s internal events!
• At a telecom provider in Tanzania, a manager played a talkative goat in an absurd scene. The impersonation was so hilarious they adopted a plush goat as their official mascot to celebrate spontaneity.
• A logistics company in Detroit held the workshop without realizing the next room was on a video call. Their “dramatic opera” improv was heard as far away as India!
• At an agricultural co-op in Chile, one improv exercise inspired an employee to write a play about pumpkin harvesting. It was performed at the year-end party, complete with costumes, music, and giant cardboard veggies.