Corporate Innovation Engine
ComedySportz Chicago combines theatrical imagination and ingenuity with experience in creative business development to offer innovative programs for individual and organizational growth.
Why do you need the Innovation Engine?
Boost your bottom line...
The results of multiple studies show that positive results follow participation in humorous workshops and other fun activities. Examples: Technicians decreased their down time by 25% and increased their job satisfaction rating by 60%; Middle Managers reduced their sick time by 50% and raised productivity by 15%.
Be in good company...
Past clients include Amoco, Leo Burnett, Lucent Technologies, Heller Financial, Merck & Co., Southern Companies, Six Flags Great America, and the Chicagoland Chapter of the American Society for Training and Development.
The first thing we do is listen...
To what values you want to emphasize - from creativity to teamwork and stress reduction.
To what skills you want to emphasize - from cooperative problem-solving to listening and leading with laughter.
To how you want workshop time spent - from a fun, full participation event to an engaging debrief of key learning points and an innovative brainstorming session.
What to expect...
Each session begins with an explanation of basic principles which lead to successful comedy improvisation and how these principles relate directly to successful business interactions. We then involves the participants in improvised games designed to highlight key corporate values and get your employees working together with a group mind.
Innovation Engine programs unpack business jargon to find simple actions which lead to an enriched, dynamic workplace.
What will the Innovation Engine do for you?
The Innovation Engine Programs each have a specific focus to help you zero in on the values and concepts you wish to highlight in your workplace.
Reduce Stress
Shows participants to how to use humor to change the way they look at and respond to stimuli which normally causes stress.
Build Teams
Leads participants to recognize the skills needed for creative and efficient ensemble work, and initiates a job-specific practice and debrief session so group members can immediately apply the ground rules of good improvisation to create successful team interaction.
Communicate Effectively
Coaches participants to find the compelling story in any content material, and present that story in a clear and persuasive manner.
Develop Creativity and Initiative
An improvisation class especially for business people with one-on-one coaching designed to maximize learning retention. This six-week course will loosen inhibitions, raise positive awareness, and build confidence. New skills will be practiced using situations appropriate to your workplace, and participants will have the opportunity to perform for their peers upon completion of the course.
ComedySportz is an experienced designer of specialty events to enliven and energize your meeting, conference, or breakout session. All programs are fun and lively interactive events that provide solid, practical take-aways for every participant. Innovation Engine programs are always focused on your particular training needs.
