Improvise!, Max Dickins
Improvise!, Max Dickins
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Improvise!
Use the Secrets of Improv to Achieve Extraordinary Results at Work

Author: Max Dickins

Narrator: Steve West

Unabridged: 8 hr 33 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 07/14/2020


Synopsis

2021 Audie Award Nominee for Best Business/Personal Development AudiobookA Financial Times Top Business Book 2020Improv performers look like creative geniuses, coming up with brilliant comedy on the spur of the moment. But they rely on some simple rules and techniques – ones which anyone can learn, and which can help us offstage to think creatively, collaborate with others and communicate with impact.Improvise! will show you how to handle whatever comes your way at work – from giving confident presentations and handling difficult conversations to coming up with great ideas and persuading others to make them happen.Comedian and improvisation for business coach Max Dickins combines examples from the world of work with exercises from the stage to teach you how to achieve extraordinary results with what you’ve already got.

About Max Dickins

Max Dickins is the director of Hoopla, the UK’s biggest improv school and theatre, where he trains both performers and corporate clients. A comedian and playwright, he has taken three critically acclaimed shows to Edinburgh Festival and Fringe; he is also the author of My Groupon Adventure (Unbound, 2016).


Reviews

Goodreads review by Lauren on September 17, 2020

I loved all the tools and techniques shared in this book in a very practical way, alongside the authors own experiences with Improv. It's inspired me to sign up for Improv classes myself. I believe if all the principles were applied in a company, it would make a huge positive difference to the worki......more

Goodreads review by Diana on August 10, 2021

We used to have the best fun doing improv when I taught drama, and now--who knew---it was a really helpful activity. I like how this book applies the principles of improv to relationships and work situations. It makes sense!......more

Goodreads review by Ana-Maria on October 12, 2020

I have been waiting since a long time for a book like this. I liked a lot the examples of improvisation techniques applied in the business environment, a perfect combination between theory and practice. It made me think seriously to follow an improvisation class.......more

Goodreads review by Maya on October 24, 2021

Even if you’re not interested in improv classes, the skills are really applicable to everyday life + relationships. No lie I highlighted most of this book it is full of gems......more

Goodreads review by Kevin on December 10, 2023

Arguments on how improv can help you in business and strategies to achieve this. Enjoyable, informative, and convincing enough that I will go take improv classes.......more