Team Collaboration and Active Listening skill workshop at the Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University
One of the most valuable parts of completing an MBA program is the alumni networking. At a recent gathering of Chicago-area Kellogg graduates, we presented an “Intro to improv for listening, collaborating and presenting” to give alums a chance to meet each other, exchange ideas and learn new skills they could bring back to their respective companies.
Improvisation for business
In this 2 hour workshop, participants worked to develop listening skills to be a more collaborative colleague. Beginning with simple warm-up exercises to get everyone to know each other and feel comfortable working together, Dave presented concepts on how to actively listen and add to your colleague’s ideas.
In the second half, participants came to the front of the room in groups to practice speaking exercises that challenged them to think on their feet and build off the ideas of their partners. The workshop concluded with volunteers coming to the front to present completely improvised presentations on a topic of the audience’s choosing!
Workshop objectives
Apply full body listening to improve verbal and non-verbal listening
Overcome fear and embrace uncertainty in professional interactions
Collaboration: Learn “Yes, And” techniques for listening to and building on a teammate’s ideas.
Public Speaking: Develop your point of view to hone a message to an intended audience. Practice speaking about a topic with no preparation time.
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