Taking the stage: how improvisational theatre can boost your career? 🎭
Could acting help you find your place in a company? At D-EDGE, we recently put that theory to the test with a series of improvisation theatre workshops. It was a challenging yet incredibly rewarding exercise for everyone involved.
At the heart of improvisation, just as in the workplace, essential qualities such as listening, team cohesion and creativity are indispensable for professional and personal fulfilment. This initiative was designed to bring a refreshing change to the daily routine, offering participants a unique way to develop crucial skills.
The benefits of improvisation: what we focused on
The workshops were structured around key exercises aimed at unlocking the potential of our teams in a fun and stimulating environment. We focused on:
- 🤸 Getting out of our comfort zone in a supportive setting.
- ✨ Stimulating creativity and the ability to adapt to new situations.
- 🗣️ Learning to breathe properly, project our voices, and command a space.
- 💪 Encouraging experimentation and daring to try new things.
By immersing themselves in this dynamic and spontaneous world, our D-EDGERS discovered just how much they could achieve by embracing the unexpected.
Tangible results: the impact on our teams
The positive outcomes from the workshops were clear and impactful, with D-EDGERS reporting notable improvements in several areas essential to professional success:
- 🌟 Boosted self-confidence: Stepping onto a stage, even for a simple exercise, built confidence that translated directly into their daily work.
- 🎤 Enhanced public speaking skills: Learning to project their voice and think on their feet led to more confident and articulate presentations and meetings.
- ✅ Better stress and change management: Improv is all about adapting to the moment, a skill that proved invaluable for managing unexpected challenges and adapting to new situations at work.