Presentation Skills
1 Presentation Mistake That Will Cost You [VIDEO]
The age-old advice about giving presentations is costing you at work and in your career. Are you unsure of whether your…
Is Your Presentation As Good as You Think It Is?
Remember the rules your parents used to beg you to follow, and hoped that you would, so you’d grow up to be a decent…
Be a “Bad” Presenter and Break This Rule
Polished. Rehearsed. Educational. These are just a few of the words people usually associate with a good presentation.…
Team Transformation
The Missing Piece in New Manager Training: Why Improv Accelerates the Shift to People Leadership
Becoming a manager for the first time is one of the most pivotal—and challenging—career transitions. New managers are…
5 Must-Have Leadership Strategies for Navigating Uncertain Times
In an era of volatility and disruption, effective leadership requires more than tradition and process — it demands…
The New Portrait of Leadership: What Today’s Leaders Need Most
Leadership is undergoing a seismic shift. The traditional, hierarchical model—where authority flows from the top and…
Managing Tough Conversations
Negotiate Like an Improviser and Get What You Really Want
It’s what negotiation is all about. Coming to an agreement that’s acceptable to both parties is the goal, though one…
Improvisation
Humanity
This article was originally published in early 2022, and we still believe it’s still a timely and relevant discussion.…
Look for the Silver Lining
Back in 2020, as we made the shift from in-person to virtual interactions, we were all familiar with phrases like,…
The Future of Work: Act Like an Improviser
This isn’t going away. “Back to the office” will not be what we remembered. The future of work will now forever have…
2020 Reflection: A Study in Extremes
The message of improvisation – arriving onstage (or at work) with no script, few resources and having to figure out a…
The Show Must Go On!
ImprovEdge has always been a virtual company – WFH since 1998. In those years, we’ve learned a lot about productivity…
Hands Off The Mute Button During Conference Calls
Let’s set the scene. You are on a conference call, everyone says a quick hello, the person in charge begins, and ……
Creative Constraint: Why Tighter Boundaries Propel Greater Results
Editor’s note: This post was originally published on 12/7/16 and has been updated for accuracy and comprehension.…
Brainstorm Your Way to Innovation and Success
Brainstorming is one of the best ways to get everyone’s ideas out on the table.
How an Improv Mindset Helped a Law Firm and Tech Company Increase Revenue [Case Study]
Sometimes it’s necessary to let go of the way you think everything should be done.
The Successful Marriage of Creativity and Execution [Case Study]
There is an inherent tension between the rule-followers and the dreamers.
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ImprovEdge Blog
Why Improvisation Belongs in Early Career Talent Development
For early career professionals, the transition from school to the corporate environment can feel…
How Savvy Executives Leverage a Coach
The best executives know that development doesn’t stop at the C-suite. They understand that leading…
5 Must-Have Leadership Strategies for Navigating Uncertain Times
In an era of volatility and disruption, effective leadership requires more than tradition and…
The New Portrait of Leadership: What Today’s Leaders Need Most
Leadership is undergoing a seismic shift. The traditional, hierarchical model—where authority flows…
Overcoming Challenges and Mastering Improvisational Facilitation
In Parts 1 and 2 of this series, we explored why improvisation is a valuable skill for training…
Practical Improv Techniques for Training Facilitators
In Part 1 of this series, we explored why improvisation is a game-changer for corporate training…
Improvisation for Elevating Your Skills as a Training Facilitator
(This is the first in a three-part series on improvisation for facilitators.) As training…
Release Your Assumptions: The Key to More Engaging Training Facilitation
In the world of improvisation, one of the most valuable principles is dropping assumptions.…
Talk Time Triage: How to Manage Over-Contributors on Panels
In any panel discussion — in-person or a virtual Zoom room — there’s one common challenge…

















