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Yes, and...!(How improv comedy can make you
a serious communicator)
Mike Orrenhttp://mikeorren.com / @mikeorren
Class
photos by
Jared Moise
Need an example of a horrible product you wouldn’t want
to buy
The legacy
The basis of all improv*:
Yes, and...! * This talk is no
substitute for real training
Yes, and...
Never deny your partner.
Whatever your partner says is true and real.
If X is true, then what else could be true?…
Yes, and...Your partner just gave you a gift. The polite thing to do is to give them a gift.
Lather, rinse repeat. It’s about agreement.
Don’t “be
funny”
Just be real.
You have to
listen
Master specificity!
To amplify something you weren’t planning
for, you have to be creative
This doesn’t mean that all
ideas are good
Take it into a real-world
interaction at work with a
“partner” who doesn’t know
the gameExcelsior!
Most business
interactions are “No, but…”
Disagreement / Reaction
Contradiction
Nitpicking
Ignoring
Minimizing
Don’t be smarter.Be real.
Argument
Miss the forest
Miscommunication
Hard feelings
Have some fun with your
bossNothing throwsthem off-guardlike agreement!
Um, you really need to work late
to finish that TPS report, mmk? Yes-- Absolutely. In fact,
I also need to work on my 360-degree review formsCan’t get too far ahead on
those.
Well, now, that’s not due for sometime. No need to get ahead
of ourselves. Oh. That’s all right. In fact, I’ll recruit the rest of the department to chip
in.We’ll do it especially for
you!
Use your “and” to help your partner
see the absurdity
Remember ourbad product?
Benefits of bringing
“Yes, and...” to your bizForces everyone to really listen
Empowers everyone
Enhances creativity
Breaks the rut
Enhances critical thinking in those who might not engage otherwise
Bonus:
FUN!!!
Not so silly
Resources: http://tr.im/igniteimprov