Improv Skills

Think on your feet with playful improv games.

We'll gently guide you through some fun think-on-your-feet improv games. These are suitable for all, from extrovert performers to more shy and retiring types, we can adapt our approach to your group so everyone feels comfortable and enjoys the experience.

Type
Exercise
Time
30 minutes
Group size
4-12 people
Best as
Creative warm-up
In depth

A little more detail.

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We'll gently guide you through some fun think-on-your-feet improv games. These are suitable for all, from extrovert performers to more shy and retiring types, we can adapt our approach to your group so everyone feels comfortable and enjoys the experience.

Thinking and creating on the spot can help us quickly come up with unusual and unexpected ideas. It is also a highly useful skill that can enhance creative ability and deal better with problems in the moment.

When to use it

Use Improv Skills to build spontaneity and quick thinking in a light, inclusive way. Gentle improv games, adaptable to shy and outgoing people alike, help a group generate unexpected ideas and respond well in the moment.

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Use it when

  • You want to loosen a group up and raise energy.
  • A team needs practice thinking and creating on the spot.
  • People are being cautious and could do with permission to play.

Not the right tool when

  • The group needs a structured ideation tool. Use Alternate Uses.
  • You want a calm, reflective opener. Use Nicknames.
Use it with your team

This tool works best in a well-facilitated room.

Using this tool with a skilled facilitator means that discussions are focused, time is used efficiently, and the group moves toward consensus, making the session productive and impactful.