Yes And Your Business: The added value of improvisation in organizations - Tapa blanda

The added value of improvisation in organizations. Or: how you can work quickly and creatively in an ever changing world. This book teaches you not only the value of improvisation, but also how to put that value into practice. From an explanation of what improvisation is, to leading improvisation, to improvisation in multi-cultural teams. Whether you’re a manager who wants to use the power of improvisation, or a trainer who wants to teach it to other people, this book will give you the theory and the tools to do just that.

“Based on the author’s scientific research”
“Over 70 exercises to experience and improve your improvisation skills”
“With contributions from 18 improvisational experts from all over the world”

GIJS VAN BILSEN The motivation of Gijs van Bilsen is to help people and organizations to quickly respond to changes in their environment. By teaching people to improvise he lets them see possibilities and quickly solve problems. In this way people learn to cope with a complex and rapidly changing world. In collaboration with a network of professionals, he gives workshops, designs creative learning methods and consults with organizations. By combining personal development with organizational advice, he helps organizations to stimulate change and guide the change process that follows. CYRIEL KORTLEVEN Cyriel is a much sought-after speaker at conferences, events and internal meetings. Through his playful and enthusiastic attitude to life, he creates an open and informal atmosphere – ideal for bigger events and conferences. His main subject is creativity and innovation. In a very practical and simple way, he enables the participants to experience the power of creative thinking and doing. His presentations are highly interactive (even when working with big groups) and are always tailored to his audience by using innovative examples from their field. Thee combination of speaker and creative master of ceremony is also a role Cyriel relishes. JOOST KADIJK As a young child he wanted to be a preacher, impressed by the theatrical magic of the Sunday Masses he attended. He soon discovered the power of theatre and has played several roles in his life. After a study in Health Care Management and Drama, Joost has combined his interest and expertise as trainer, coach and director and author. Joost has written with Cyriel the Dutch version of this book ‘En...Actie!’