1. "Improvisation is the expression of the accumulated yearnings, dreams, and wisdom of the soul." - Yehudi Menuhin
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2. Improvise or Die?
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We are living in the most stressful, challenging and rapidly changing period in human history. The tanking of the economy, increasing worker apathy, rapid technological advances, the risk of stagflation and numerous other socio-political-economic factors contribute to place huge strain on business resources to compete more effectively for shrinking markets.
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To succeed in this climate requires individuals and companies to think and act quickly, decisively and effectively. Yet humans naturally resist change and fear uncertainty, which leads to the worst kind of response: INACTION! How can we think, act and communicate more effectively in this fast paced and unpredictable globally competitive world?

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Think about a situation when you did not know what to do or your team was stuck for answers. What happened? You improvised! You thought creatively, stepped outside of your routine patterns asked different questions and came up with brilliant new solutions! See? You ARE already able to improvise.
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The ability to improvise is arguably humanity's most valuable skill and it gives human beings an immense advantage over every other species on the planet. The same is true for nations, corporations, teams and individuals who are able to harness these skills, conquer adversaries and prosper. The only problem is that your competitors are probably just as good, if not better at improvising.
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Until now, nobody has helped people look at HOW they improvise, or given them specific tools and exercises to improvise BETTER.

4. What is Workplace Improv?
You may have watched the TV Show: "Who's line is it Anyway?" where the actors make-up lines and scenes on-the-spot from random audience suggestions?
Workplace Improv is a methodology that utilises the same principles and techniques of Improv Comedy to unlock natural instincts in a team to think on their feet, improvise and solve problems creatively and effectively whilst enhancing communication, cohesiveness and focused action.

5. Our Offering
Each Workplace Improv session is unique. We create a specific programme that fits your unique goals. Whether you need a half- day workshop, a week-long class, or a series of one-day, workshops over a period of time, we will tailor the curriculum to meet your needs.
The focus can be on one or any combination of the following topics:
•Business Leadership Skills Training
•Communication Skills Training
•Innovation and Creativity

6. •Team effectiveness
•Safety in the workplace
•Change Management
•Public speaking skills
•Conflict Management
•Sales Success and Negotiation skills

7. Capturing and transferring the learning
Every workshop begins with an introduction to set expectations and share participant and facilitator information. We then warm up the group in a way that raises enthusiasm and minimizes the personal challenge of joining in the games. Workshops are broken down into segments of games that focus on different elements of the topic.
Activities are fast-paced, and attendees are constantly energized and involved in different games that require both physical and mental activity. After each game, participants and Workplace Improv facilitators debrief the activities and relate them to workplace needs and experiences. We also offer reinforcement activities to continue learning after the workshop.

8. The experiential format allows individuals to discover new behaviors, and to practice them in a safe, totally creative and fun environment. Debriefing and reinforcement insure that the group’s shared learning translates to success back in the workplace

9. Why should you do It?
Improv is about two or more people achieving a goal within an uncertain framework. Just like everyday life. In Improv there is profound collaboration, even when there may be an element of competition. Business success is a very similar process. It's about individuals and teams succeeding in collaboration.

10. Workplace Improv will help you, through an experiential and fun, laughter filled session, to learn these principles and apply the techniques of Improv Comedy so that you can:
•Improve Communication
•Resolve unnecessary internal conflict
•Excel in creative problem solving
•Be more decisive
•Exponentially increase creativity and innovation
•Boost your team's energy levels
•Grow your sales and profits

11. Who are we? Nadiem Solomon, is the founder of the Sooffah Comedy Couch, A Cause for Comedy, the Art of War - Africa Institute and Workplace Improv. He has more than 30 years’ experience in HR and Business Strategy formulation and implementation, Training, Transformation, Organisation Development and Change Management. His industry experience includes, Mining & Manufacturing, Financial services, Hospitality and Tourism, and Government. An Executive Coach, expert Conflict Management Facilitator, Entrepreneur and Business Consultant. He also hosts and produces comedy shows, industrial theatre, and corporate videos. His passion is developing people and businesses and specializing in productions that entertain whilst delivering powerful learning messages and brings about positive behaviour change.

12. Ryan Whittal is as a TV producer, director, writer, actor and comedian. He is a seasoned Improv performer and is a regular on the Improv Express at Parkers comedy club. He has produced many hit TV shows and continues to mentor new talent in film and television Production. He brings his delightful sense of humour, vast experience in showbiz and an understanding of group dynamics to the Workplace Improv sessions that infuse the lessons learned with raucous laughter and hilarity.

13. Contact Nadiem to set up a discussion on how Workplace Improv can help your business: Mobile: 082 373 9482 or send an email to: nadiem@sooffah.com