The Power of Improv in Business: Lessons from the New York Times and Danger Boat Productions
The New York Times recently highlighted how improvisation is transforming workplaces, showing that the skills traditionally used on stage—like collaboration, adaptability, and creative problem-solving—are becoming essential tools for businesses. At Danger Boat Productions, we bring these powerful principles to your team, helping you foster a "yes, and" mindset that drives innovation and connection.
When Improv Becomes Your Career
Tane Danger, founder of the Theater of Public Policy, shares how improv techniques are helping Americans engage in meaningful conversations about challenging topics like reproductive rights, gun control, and income inequality. Discover how his innovative approach is reshaping public discourse and fostering better understanding across divides.
Fostering Growth Through Uncomfortable Conversations
Learn how to navigate tough conversations with empathy and confidence. Our Constructive Dialogue Workshop, recently featured by MPR News, equips participants with tools to foster connection and understanding. Don’t miss your chance to join our upcoming session on February 20, 2025!
'Understanding, Empathy, Respect for Differing Perspectives'
This past August, we collaborated with the University of Minnesota’s Humphrey School of Public Affairs on the orientation for their incoming students. We co-developed a workshop based on their Constructive Dialogue initiative, to help students bridge divides and work collaboratively across their differences. Dean Nisha Botchwey of the Humphrey School, recently wrote a post about the initiative and how it went.
What we learned getting white people to talk to each other about race and how to be more anti-racist
After the killing of George Floyd, my small theater company began hosting conversation meet-ups to get people talking about race and how to be anti-racist. We call the sessions “Let’s Get Uncomfortable.”