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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.…

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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…

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The Collective Strength: A Focus on Resilience

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1lkdODbr3oY In a world where the only constant is change, resilience is a key trait for…

Improvise in Consultative Selling: 7 Steps to Better Connections With Customers

Using improvisation techniques in consultative sales training is a creative and effective way to enhance communication…

Use Open-Ended Questions to Dig Deep on Motivation

How many times do we know that open-ended questions are the way to go, yet we ask the yes/no question because it seems…

Managing Tough Conversations

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Understanding Your Derailers: How the Hogan Assessment Helps Leaders Anticipate Responses

Leadership is not just about strengths—it’s also about how you handle challenges, pressure, and…

New Beginnings: Why Trying Something New as an Adult is a Game-Changer

By Karen Hough, Founder and CEO, ImprovEdge When was the Last Time You Did Something for the First…

Revisiting Old Capabilities: How Past Skills Can Strengthen Your Present Role

By Karen Hough, Founder and CEO, ImprovEdge Career progression is often seen as a forward-moving…

Unlock the Power of Your Voice with ImprovEdge’s Presentation Skills Training

How the Hogan Assessment Drives Executive Development

Executive development is a complex process that involves enhancing a leader’s ability to navigate…

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Workplace Connections: The Performance Ripple Effect

At ImprovEdge, we've seen firsthand how strong workplace connections and relationships can boost…

Taking a ‘Skills Perspective’ for Leadership Development

Leadership is a dynamic skill that requires constant refinement. At ImprovEdge, we've seen…

Comfortable Discomfort: The Secret to Learning and Growth

Learning as adults often feels different from the ease with which we absorbed new ideas as…

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The Power of Setting Learning Goals: A Path to Growth and Collaboration

With the new year, the season of goal setting begins – personally and professionally. While…

Improvisation and the Secret Art of Business Podcast

Improvisation and the Secret Art of Business Podcast

With so many opportunities in improvisation to connect left-brained and right-brained patterns and…