Improv for professionals, by professionals.
Hire us for your next corporate event!Improvisation utilizes the same skills that the most successful employees and employers embrace in a professional environment. Successful improvisers must learn to work together in a group to build something creative together. In a world where we’re so often used to hearing “no,” improv is based on a foundation of “Yes!”
Fort Wayne Improv is happy to offer its unique approach to corporate improv training workshops for professionals from doctors and lawyers to teachers and salespeople. We have more than a quarter of a century of experience teaching, producing, directing, and performing improv comedy, and our trainers and owners have corporate backgrounds themselves, from real estate and education to insurance. We pride ourselves on enhancing our clients’ ability to succeed in the corporate world, and we are confident that you will leave our sessions more prepared than you have ever been to think more quickly on your feet, communicate better, collaborate more successfully in your unique industry, and have FUN in a safe space.
We build our games and exercises around your company’s needs based on your unique goals and objectives, but if you don’t know where to start, we suggest our corporate workshops centered around:
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Listening and agreeing
- Public speaking
- Open-mindedness and inclusion
- Confidence and bravery
Improv workshops and classes will help you and your team to:
- Think more quickly on your feet
- Agree more readily
- Create a more positive work environment
- Improve your active listening skills
- Collaborate in a group
- Build trust within your company
- Increase your presentation skills
- Be more effective leaders
- Sharpen your effective communication skills
- Problem-solve more creatively
- Laugh more
- Reduce stress
- More fully enjoy interacting with clients, coworkers, and employers and laugh together
At Fort Wayne Improv, we know that every business is unique, and we are happy to meet your team’s specific needs and customize our training workshops to fit your goals. We can travel to your business, we can host you at a third-party venue, and we can meet you either in-person or virtually. For more information about our training process, please see this document. Or, you can always reach out and talk to us.
Our teachers have taught corporate improv workshops to many different brands. Check out a sample of them below.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is corporate improv training and how can it help my team?
Imagine a world where your employees can think on their feet, communicate effectively, and laugh together while doing it! Corporate improv training involves using the art of improvisation to enhance communication skills, boost teamwork, and develop soft skills in a light-hearted yet impactful way. So, if your team is tired of the same old training workshops, consider this high-energy approach to learning!
Can you explain what happens in an improv workshop?
Of course we can! In an improv workshop, participants dive into a world of spontaneity, laughter, and, dare we say, magic! Expect a series of fun and engaging improv games designed to break down barriers, ignite creativity, and foster effective communication. Think of it as a rollercoaster ride for your brain, where everyone gets to share their thoughts freely! The best part? You leave with newfound skills that will help build a more cohesive corporate team.
How does improv training differ from traditional corporate training?
While traditional corporate training often involves PowerPoint slides and dry lectures, improv training is all about experiential learning. It puts participants in real-time situations that require quick thinking and adaptability. Instead of memorizing facts, your team will be engaging in authentic interactions, honing their presentation skills and sharpening their communication skills in a way that feels natural and enjoyable.
Is improv for business suitable for all types of companies?
Absolutely! Whether you’re a tech startup, a law firm, or a circus (okay, maybe not a circus), improv for business has something to offer everyone. It’s all about enhancing your team’s ability to adapt and communicate. Plus, let’s face it, everyone can benefit from a little laughter at work. So, bring your sense of humor and your open mind, and let’s get to work!
What kind of outcomes can I expect from corporate improv training workshops?
While we can’t guarantee you’ll all become professional comedians, we do promise to get your team outside its comfort zone in a safe, fun environment facilitated by a professional teacher who will cater the workshop to your group’s specific needs.