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Summary
Our guest, Cheryl Platz, applies her extensive experience as a professional improv performer and educator to her design work in "unexpected" ways. Improv is more than a performance technique - it's a mindset that helps us energetically embrace constraints and uncertainty.
Key Insights
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Improv enhances listening skills, making collaborators better communicators.
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The 'Yes, and' principle encourages building upon others' ideas, fostering creativity.
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Understanding status dynamics can improve team interactions and leadership presence.
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Justification helps in integrating client feedback constructively into designs.
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Engaging in playful improvisation can break down barriers and reduce fear of failure.
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Improv training teaches adaptability and quick thinking, crucial for design thinking.
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Incorporating physical movement enhances engagement and creativity in workshops.
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Improv exercises can be used to activate different parts of the brain before brainstorming sessions.
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Cultural differences influence how improv is received and practiced in various contexts.
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Vulnerability in performance can forge deeper connections within teams.
Notable Quotes
"I've been doing improv longer than I've been doing design."
"Improv teaches a different way to connect with other human beings."
"Yes, and is about taking someone else's idea and building on it."
"It's through continued application that you feel empowered."
"Our perception of another's social hierarchy is a shortcut our brains use."
"Improvisation is about honest storytelling, not just being funny."
"Not everyone will abandon shame easily; that's perfectly fine."
"The more diverse the backgrounds, the richer the improv experience."
"Every audience member's contribution is valid and should be treated as such."
"Ultimately, improv is about creating a safe space for creativity."
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