- Paperback: 224 pages
- Publisher: Stylus Publishing (15 May 2001)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1579220339
- ISBN-13: 978-1579220334
- Product Dimensions: 22.9 x 15.5 x 1.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,102,127 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Format:Paperback
This book is packed with practical but creative exercises for groups. The author has a background in theatre and improvisation and she uses this to explain techniques that you can use to develop the confidence, creativity and imagination of your team. I have used some of the methods in my Creative Leadership and Ideas Workshops and can recommend them as fun, stimulating and instructive.
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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Imaginative, and Effective, Training Activities
16 Aug 2002
Format:Paperback
Over the last couple of years, I have become interested in adapting techniques from improv theatre to organizational training settings. Koppett's book helped me solidly solidify my thinking on the matter. She divides her book into two sections, Principles and Activities. The Principles section is broken into seven chapters that address trust, listening and awareness, non-verbal communications...all the kinds of things for which organizations seek training. The Activities sections has instructions for 50 activities, including an overview, the relevant principles, instructions and variations, and even questions that facilitate discussions after the activity is complete. For added value, the appendices break each activity down into improv principles (trust, spontaneity, etc.) or training application (team-building, creativity, problem-solving, etc.) I've used this resource dozens of times already. In fact, I've had trouble getting it back from several colleagues, and don't lend it out anymore!
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Excellent, Readable Work
7 Jan 2002
Format:Paperback
I enjoyed this book for two main reasons. First, it offers an engaging treatment of improvisation techniques that's certain to inform (and inspire) even those without background in the area. Second, it's an excellent compendium of training activities written in detailed prose perfect for people like me who do a lot of training, but who don't have the formal schooling in training methodology and techniques. In short, this is a worthwhile read and an excellent addition to one's library of training resources.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Go for Improv
17 Nov 2001
Format:Paperback
I highly recommend this book for people interested in incorporating improv in their training, whatever the topic. The book is clear, to the point, very creative and also very practical. Ms Koppett has collected some tried-and-true improv exercises that are easy to use and really work. Even if you have never done any theatre or improv, you can use this book. Just imagine, a training session in which your participants are inspired, creative, collaborative, funny, cohesive.....
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