Five rules for Improv

Stuart French October 12, 2011

Yesterday, Prof. Mike Askew spoke about the Wisdom of Improv at CPX in Melbourne.

He shared 6 rules of improvisation that I think you will agree can apply to more than just that:
1. Always accept offerings
2. Make the other person look good
3. Listen and be attentive
4. Spontaneity (not pre-planning)
5. Fail joyfully
6. Trust others

Have you done each of these once today?

See more about the morning here.
Stuart French

Posted by Stuart French

I am a Knowledge Management Consultant and also the Head of Knowledge Mgt at the Country Fire Authority Victoria. I help companies with expertise identification & mgt, collaboration, teamwork and knowledge cultures and platforms to improve their performance and resilience through change. I have completed a Masters thesis on Wiki use in Small to Medium Enterprises through the University of South Australia.

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Patricia Ryan Madson said…
Great advice! There's a book that gives clear examples of how these principles work. It's available as an E-book download too. Check out IMPROV WISDOM: Don't Prepare, Just Show Up. By Patricia Ryan Madson. Available on Amazon.com.
13 October, 2011 02:29