Yes, and : how improvisation reverses "no, but" thinking and improves creativity and collaboration : lessons from The Second City /
Kelly Leonard & Tom Yorton.
- First edition.
- x, 240 pages ; 24 cm
Includes bibliographical references (pages 225-228) and index.
The business of funny -- Yes, and : how to make something out of nothing -- How to build an ensemble -- The co-creation story, or Audiences want in on the act -- Change is hard : comedy and improvisation make it easier -- Using failure -- Follow the follower -- Listening is a muscle -- Conclusion: what happened when we Yes, anded the writing of this book -- Appendix: The Second City improv exercises.
The authors, both executives at Chicago's The Second City, present their insights and perspective on how to apply the seven elements of improv comedy in both professional and personal situations.
0062248545 9780062248541
Second City (Theater company)
Creative ability in business. Success in business. Creative ability. Success. Improvisation (Acting) Interpersonal relations.