Nov 27 2011
Improvisation Made Fun
Many people think improvisation is just for actors, or some fun silly games that children play. But, it is so much more than that! Improvisation is for anyone wanting to think quickly on their feet, increase their listening skills, learn how to effectively communicate, and increase their sales.
Improvisation Increases Sales
Yes, even increasing sales can be a benefit of improvisation. I understand this is a bold claim. However, if you are in sales, at one time or another, a customer has thrown a curve ball at you, and you didn’t know how to handle it! I know that has happened to me! But, imagine being able to be in two parts of your brain at the same time, focused on listening, and being able to think using a vast imagination at the same time. You may be able to quickly come up with the exact witty thing to say to your customer. But, above and beyond that, you will have the ability to truly LISTEN to their needs, and deliver exactly what they are NEEDING. This is HUGE when it comes to sales!
Effective Communication through Improvisation
Improv can help to improve effective communication! Being able to learn to truly listen to what others are saying, rather than just thinking about what you are going to say to them will increase your ability to effectively communicate. This is an absolutely big win for you, and for others. Too often, people talk over each other, and nothing is ever fully communicated. As well, through social conditioning, many times people don’t say what it is they mean. So, learning improvisation can help to pick up what they are really saying through body language, choice of words, etc, can teach you how to be a master at communication!