Yes and… - Building Stronger Teams Through Improvisation
Discover how improvisation can enhance team collaboration, communication, and morale. Without performing any improv, leave this session with strategies derived from the principles of improvisation, specifically, the "Yes, and..." principle, active listening, accepting, and embracing mistakes to foster a supportive and effective team dynamic. Join Janel Wojcik, who will share tools from her 20 years of improvisation experience at Second City and her management role at Google. Integrate the fundamental skills of a successful improv scene into professional relationships to work as a team, not just within a team.
Presented by
Program Manager
Nourish Partners
Janel Wojcik is a dynamic Program Manager at Nourish Partners, based in Los Angeles, with 15 years of experience in the technology sector and non-profit organizations, expertly overseeing cross-cultural teams worldwide. With 20 years of improvisation experience at Second City, Janel brings a unique blend of humor and practical strategies to enhance teamwork and communication. Her previous role with Google involved managing ten international teams, honing her skills in navigating diverse working styles and cultural distinctions. Join Janel to discover how improv principles can transform your team’s dynamics and morale.