Improvisation in the workplace refers to the use of improvisation-based methods to strengthen collaboration, communication, and flexibility within teams.
Employees learn to respond spontaneously, communicate openly, and handle change, uncertainty, and mistakes more effectively.

Improvisation helps teams and organizations work more creatively, flexibly, and in better alignment with each other.

• Employees learn to respond to each other more quickly

• Ideas are developed collaboratively

• Improv fosters spontaneity, openness, and solution-oriented thinking

• Change is not seen as a disruption, but as a stimulus

• Mistakes are viewed as a natural part of learning processes

Improv provides a space where collaboration can be actively experienced and developed – playfully, without performance pressure, and with lasting impact.

Applied improvisation is especially well suited for:

• Project teams that need to find new ways forward together

• Leaders navigating change

• Departments aiming to strengthen their collaboration

• Sales and customer-facing roles, where spontaneity and clear communication are key

• Teams undergoing reorganisation, mergers or structural changes

• Introverted team members – especially those in communicative roles who want to gain confidence and presence in a safe, supportive setting

Individuals – for example in coaching or leadership training – also benefit from improv: by developing greater presence, flexibility, and a stronger connection with others, both professionally and personally.

Improvisation training in a corporate context can address a wide range of topics, including:

• Team dynamics and building trust

• Communication in motion and under time pressure

• Activating out-of-the-box thinking

• Idea development in teams (e.g. "Yes-and" brainstorming)

• Dealing with mistakes and uncertainty

• Experiencing mistakes as learning opportunities

• Coping with the pressure to be perfect

• Agile, spontaneous thinking and action

• Change competence / ability to adapt to change

• Customer-oriented communication and sales conversations

• Presence, impact and performance skills for leaders

• Iterative working & feedback loops

• Leadership with openness and at eye level.

• ...

The specific content can be tailored to the target group and occasion.

In a corporate improv training, teams can expect an engaging, hands-on experience that combines playfulness with real professional value. It's not about acting – it's about building key team skills like communication, adaptability, and collaboration.

A typical session includes:

• Warm-up exercises to enhance presence, awareness and attention

• Improvisation techniques focused on teamwork, communication and flexibility

• Application to the workplace – including reflection and discussion, if desired

Duration and format are flexible and tailored to your needs:

• From 2 hours to 2 days

• Offered either in-house or externally

Improv creates a safe, energising space for teams to connect, grow, and experience collaboration in a new way – with impact that lasts beyond the session.

An improvisation workshop requires a room that allows for freedom of movement, can be used without interruptions, and provides a safe and comfortable environment for participants.
No technical equipment is usually needed – what's important is an open space, sufficient lighting, and, if needed, chairs without tables.

Improvisation (improv) and traditional team building have different focuses, but can be powerfully combined:

• Improv uses creativity, spontaneity and playful methods. The focus is on communication, trust and an open approach to mistakes. There's often a lot of shared laughter – the fun factor is high and strengthens the sense of togetherness.

• Traditional team building uses more structured approaches, such as clarifying roles, setting goals or resolving conflicts. Reflection and analysis usually play a bigger role.

• While traditional team building tends to work "from the outside in" (using structure to build relationships), improv works more "from the inside out" (using relationships to enhance collaboration).

Depending on your goals, improv can bring fresh energy, lightness and joy to the team, while traditional team building supports clarity and long-term structure.

Yes – targeted improv exercises support leaders in areas such as:

• Presence and confident appearance

• Leading flexibly in uncertain situations

• Open communication and active listening

• Courage to make decisions despite uncertainty

• Dealing with mistakes and contradictions

Leadership trainings can be delivered individually or within a team context – also as part of a wider leadership development programme.

Improvisation (improv) and classic team building have different focuses but can be powerfully combined:

• Improv uses creativity, spontaneity, and playful methods. The focus is on communication, trust, and an open approach to mistakes. It often involves a lot of shared laughter – the fun factor is high and helps strengthen team spirit.

• Classic team building relies on more structured approaches, such as role clarification, goal development, or conflict resolution. Reflection and analysis tend to play a more prominent role.

• While classic team building often works "from the outside in" (using structure to build relationships), improv works more "from the inside out" (using relationships to foster collaboration).

Depending on your goals, improv can bring fresh energy, lightness, and joy to your team, while classic team building offers clear orientation and sustainable structures.

Improvisation workshops and seminars for companies are held across Germany – for example, in Düsseldorf, Cologne, or directly on-site at your company, provided there is a suitable, movement-friendly and undisturbed space available.
International workshops are also possible on request.

The cost depends on factors such as group size, duration (e.g. from 2 hours to 2 days), and the specific goals of the session (e.g. team development, leadership training, or communication skills).
As each workshop is individually designed, pricing varies accordingly.