Using Humor for Professional Development | Washington D.C.

*The client who purchases the event is responsible for supplying an office or venue

In this workshop, you’ll test the skills you need to succeed in the workplace, including active listening and expressing confidence, through a series of improvisational exercises.

Exercises Include:

• Active Listening - By fully engaging with others and understanding their perspectives, participants build stronger relationships, improve communication, enhance creativity, and foster a more positive work culture.
• Storytelling and Presenting - By improving engagement and confidence, participants become more effective communicators and successful in various business settings. 
• Team Management and Collaboration - By focusing on communication and trust-building skills, participants become more effective team members and leaders, and contribute more to the success of their organizations.
• Risk Taking and Thinking on Your Feet - By improving decision-making and adaptability, participants become more effective problem-solvers and innovators.

 

Run of Show (60 minute workshop) - Longer sessions available based on request

1. Instructor Introduction (2 minutes) - The instructor provides a basic overview of the focus concepts for the workshop 
2. Warm Up (10 minutes) - An easy activity designed for the participants to get in the habit of listening closely to one another
3. Debrief (2 minutes)- Participants discuss what they found challenging and how this might apply to their day-to-day work
4. Exercise #1 (15 minutes) - Participants engage in scene work, focusing on supporting each other as ideas are shared and new instructions are introduced
5. Debrief (2 minutes) - Participants discuss what they found challenging and how this might apply to their day-to-day work
6. Exercise #2 (20 minutes) - Larger groups are broken up into smaller groups to test the skills acquired so far
7. Final Debrief (5 minutes) - Participants share what they have prepared in their smaller groups with the full group. The instructor leads a concluding discussion summarizing the learnings from the workshop’s start to finish.