The Improvisation Edge
“My team felt bonded by these improv techniques, and the outcomes were fantastic. I’m a huge fan.”
—Mark Fetting, Chairman and CEO, Legg Mason
“This book is full of usable skills and real case studies—it demonstrates that Karen Hough’s theories are grounded in experience and that corporations can benefit from taking an improvisational approach to better business behaviors. You will recognize scenarios from your own workplace and come away with better ideas for managing your team.”
—Fiona Scott Morton, Professor of Economics, Yale University School of Management
“This is not your ordinary business book! It’s brilliant, cutting-edge, and highly entertaining. If you’re looking for a fresh approach to succeeding at work, Karen Hough reveals secrets from the world of improvisation that are worth a million!”
—Barbara Stanny, bestselling author of Secrets of Six-Figure Women
“Improvisation isn’t just key to the comedy business—it can be a key to any business. Karen brings classic improv principles to the world of business with great intelligence and humor. Should you read her book? Yes, and…”
—Steve Bodow, Co-Executive Producer and former head writer, The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, and seven-time Emmy Award winner
“Karen Hough does an amazing job of explaining how to translate the energy and creativity of an improv troupe from the stage to the workplace. The result is a set of concise keys that will help build trust and promote collaboration and teamwork within a business environment. The impact is both practical and powerful, not to mention fun.”
—Jerry Stritzke, President and Chief Operating Officer, Coach
“Karen’s improvisational approach is innovative and trendsetting. I am responsible for the development of 60,000 leaders at US Bank and have not seen any approach that provides a better context for individual, team, and organizational development. Truly…Karen creates an environment for others to authentically self-discover their natural strengths and areas of opportunity.”
—Sonny Randall, Leadership Development Manager, US Bank, and President, Central Ohio Chapter, ASTD
