Applied improvisation

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Applied improvisation is the application of improvisational theatrical methods in various non-theatrical fields, including consulting, training, and teaching. It is known to be used as an experiential educational approach which enables participants to explore and improve their leadership, management and interpersonal capabilities in several fields, which include collaboration, communications, creativity, and team-building.

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History

Applied improvisation began in the late 1990s with the performative turn in social science. [1] The increased focus on performance and improvisation led to the application of improvisational methods in non-theatrical fields. [2] In 2002, the Applied Improvisation Network was founded, a non-profit organization of people committed to using applied improvisation. [3]

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Uses of applied improvisation

Applied improvisation sees use in consulting and corporate training, particularly in the areas of sales and leadership. [4] [5] Applied improvisation is also often used in design thinking, service design, and UX design. [6] [7] [8]

In addition to the business world, applied improvisation sees use in disaster readiness training, drama therapy, medicine, and education. [9] [10] [11] [12]

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References

  1. ↑ Haseman, Brad (2006-02-01). "A Manifesto for Performative Research" (PDF). Media International Australia Incorporating Culture and Policy. 118 (1): 98–106. doi: 10.1177/1329878X0611800113 . S2CID   145271889 . Archived (PDF) from the original on Jan 1, 2024.
  2. ↑ Biggs, Michael A. R.; Karlsson, Henrik, eds. (2012). The Routledge Companion to Research in the Arts. London: Routledge. ISBN   9780415697941. OCLC   751832557.
  3. ↑ "History of AIN". Applied Improvisation Network. Retrieved 14 February 2022.
  4. ↑ Sirkin, David; Ju, Wendy (2015). "Embodied Design Improvisation: A Method to Make Tacit Design Knowledge Explicit and Usable". Design Thinking Research. Understanding Innovation. Springer, Cham. pp. 195–209. doi:10.1007/978-3-319-06823-7_11. ISBN   978-3-319-06822-0.
  5. ↑ van Bilsen, Gijs (2013). Yes and ... your business : the added value of improvisation in organisations. ISBN   9789081950602. OCLC   856568528.
  6. ↑ "Why Improv Training Is Great Business Training". Forbes. Retrieved 2017-08-12.
  7. ↑ "The Politics and Theatre of Service Design (PDF Download Available)". ResearchGate. Retrieved 2017-08-12.
  8. ↑ "The Creative Impact of Improvisation". 2014-01-07. Retrieved 2017-08-12.
  9. ↑ Tint, Barbara S.; McWaters, Viv; van Driel, Raymond (2015-04-07). "Applied improvisation training for disaster readiness and response" . Journal of Humanitarian Logistics and Supply Chain Management. 5 (1): 73–94. doi:10.1108/JHLSCM-12-2013-0043. ISSN   2042-6747.
  10. ↑ "Improvisation: Yes and Psychotherapy! | Adler Graduate School". alfredadler.edu. Retrieved 2017-08-12.
  11. ↑ Rossing, Jonathan P.; Hoffmann-Longtin, Krista (2016-06-01). "Improv(ing) the Academy: Applied Improvisation as a Strategy for Educational Development". To Improve the Academy. 35 (2): 303–325. doi:10.1002/tia2.20044. hdl: 2027/spo.17063888.0035.206 . ISSN   2334-4822.
  12. ↑ "Whose Classroom Is It, Anyway? Improvisation as a Teaching Tool (PDF Download Available)". ResearchGate. Retrieved 2017-08-12.
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