Posts by Julie Flower
Making other people look good: what improv teaches us about teamwork
In my spare time I can be found ‘making silly stuff up’ with improvised comedy group Classic Andy. What began as a creative and fun hobby a couple of years ago has taught me as much about truly effective teamwork as any management course or corporate role could. Here’s why… Techniques from improvised comedy have already made…
Read MoreDrawing your way to organisational improvement – five reasons to get more creative
‘Our colleagues get scared when we bring out the Post-it notes’. This comment from a recent client sums up the dread that many people feel about the use of ‘creative’ techniques within the workplace. It’s a real shame as moving beyond the traditional flipchart and bullet points approach can free up people’s minds, encourage innovation and vastly…
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