Description Long

Improvisation is a method that uses spontaneous interaction and creative thinking to develop new ideas. Participants work without strict guidelines, creating space for unexpected outcomes. Although this technique is commonly used in theatre, it can also be applied in other contexts such as teamwork or problem-solving. By focusing on collaboration and spontaneity, it fosters an atmosphere that encourages creative processes and fresh perspectives. What matters most is that participants remain open and willing to embrace the unexpected.

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Preparation

• Define a goal for the workshop (e.g. idea generation, team building, problem solving).
• Consider which scenario and roles would be suitable to begin with.
• Find a space that is large enough.

Execution

1. The participants are divided into two teams: one team performs, while the other guides and gathers ideas.
2. Roles are assigned to the performers, along with prompts to help them get started.
3. The guiding team then provides new prompts to shift the direction of the scene.
4. It is the guiding team’s responsibility to collect the ideas that emerge.
5. The new ideas are then discussed in the plenary.

Hints from experience

• To help steer the direction of the scene, cards with keywords related to the topic can be prepared in advance.

Tools list

• Props
• Papier cards (blank)
• Paper and pencil

References

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Creativity_techniques