Ditch the usual business collaboration and master real-time co-creation. Discover how Applied Improv transforms teamwork and commucation.

Unscripted Synergy: Applied Improvisation for Business Co-Creators

True co-creation requires far more than a shared slide deck or a digital whiteboard—it demands acute presence, active listening, and the agility to build on unexpected ideas in real time. Applied improvisation translates the core principles of theatrical improv into a practical, high-performance toolkit for business leaders, facilitators, and strategic partners.

This interactive, hands-on workshop steps away from passive presentation modes and jumps straight into experiential collaboration. Using structured improv frameworks, you’ll learn how to break through creative paralysis, foster psychological safety, and turn friction into strategic momentum.

In our sessions people smile a lot...

We use games and exercises based on comedy improvisation techniques to practice engaging other humans, co-creating with confidence and clarity.

The main philosophies in improvisation are Trust and Respect. We'll live those values throughout.

What You'll Experience

The "Yes, And" Blueprint: Move beyond passive agreement into active momentum, taking raw input from collaborators and building viable solutions instantly.

Status & Dynamic Trust: Explore how vocal tone, body language, and spatial awareness influence power dynamics and open up honest dialogue.

Agility Under Ambiguity: Train your brain to respond calmly to shifting client demands, interrupted agendas, and unexpected project pivots.

Low-Stakes Iteration: Test and refine strategic ideas on your feet, removing the fear of failure that stifles early-stage innovation.

The session is highly interactive and will give you plenty of practice of the techniques.

Great leadership can't be scripted.

This session helps business leaders swap rigid habits for rapid adaptability, deep trust, and curious listening. You’ll learn to think on your feet, unlock your creative potential, and collaborate with authentic confidence. And you'll have a good laugh.

We'll also cover:

"Yes, and": Accepting and building on others’ contributions to foster collaboration.

Spontaneity and presence: Encouraging immediate, authentic responses to situations, improving leadershipand interpersonal skills

An atmosphere of Play

Curious listening

Enjoying yourself.

Flexibility/Spontaneity

Focus on the here and now

Risk taking

Personal awareness/mindfulness

And more...

Duncan is one of the few Applied Improvisation facilitators in the UK: Applied improvisation draws on theatrical techniques to develop human capacities like collaboration, creativity, communication, and adaptability.

Part of the session will also be the opportunity to network with other participants (drinks and biscuits will be on hand to keep us all going).

Fun shouldn't be hard work, but hard work should be fun.

"It helped me re-evaluate the sense of what's important and that things don't have to be perfect."

"Duncan is the most passionate, intelligent and versatile teacher with a great many skills, a lot of talent, humour, care and love."

"Duncan is a natural teacher. He uses improv exercises that are fun but teach valuable lessons. I would highly recommend attending his courses if you want... to learn how to think quickly on your feet in a stressful environment. His courses would also be great for team-building; to build trust and collaboration. Thanks so much Duncan!"

Who Should Attend

Strategists & Consultants leading collaborative discovery sessions and client workshops.

Founders & Enterprise Partners co-designing products, joint ventures, or go-to-market strategies.

Facilitators & Coaches wanting to add high-energy, experiential techniques to their facilitation arsenal.

Cross-Functional Leaders looking to break down silos and speed up team alignment.

What to Expect:

No theatre background or performance skills needed. This is a supportive, fast-paced session designed around practical business applications, active participation, and immediate takeaways you can bring straight to your next partner meeting.

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