Team Building

Build Cooperative Teams

Improv builds strong bonds within teams. It is a great solution for effective communication, employee

retention and dynamic corporate culture.

Overview: 

 Session 1.The ABC’s of Communication - Listening

• Active listening

• Recognizing verbal cues

• Recognizing non-verbal cues (body language)

• Understanding how you come across to others 

Session 2. The Foundation of Effective Teamwork

• Working with the team and not against it

• Collective ownership

• Adapting to change with ease

• Criticism vs. judgmental

Session 3. The Power of “Yes, And…”

• Healthy interpersonal communication

• Creating win-win situations

• Building upon others’ ideas

• Surrendering personal agenda

Session 4. It’s Your Turn to Talk

• Self awareness

• Self Confidence

• Effectively expressing ideas

• Making your message stick

Session 5. Taking Advantage of Power Dynamics

• Understanding status

• Playing the missing piece to get what you want

• Learning to equalize status 

Session 6. Think Fast!

• Thinking on the spot (spontaneity)

• Trusting your instincts

• Committing to your choices

Session 7. Unleash Your Creativity

•Getting past your inner critic

• Tapping into your inner child

• Perfectionism vs. excellence

Session 8. Now Put It All Together

• Being the expert

• Overcoming the fear of failure

• Using humor as a tool

• Shaping your social image

"Jessie’s presentation, How to Improv(e) Your Communications Skills, was a huge hit with the WorkSource Professional Network group. This workshop taught us to become better listeners, to be aware of the signals we send, and to handle the unexpected. We gained confidence as we learned to react quickly and think on our feet. These skills are important in all areas of our lives, but are essential for an effective job search, especially, in a competitive job market."

~ Patsy Partin, WorkSource Professional Network Coordinator

"I had the opportunity to work with Jessie Shternshus and the ImprovEffect group for a recent leadership meeting. They were wonderful! They worked with me to understand the scope of our team responsibilities and dynamics and put together a presentation that was both educational and fun. The attendees had positive feedback on the ImprovEffect activity and all came away with some tools for improving communication and “group-think”. Thanks to Jessie and the rest of the ImprovEffect group for a great session!"
 
-Karen T.