improv-skills

Vocabulary Word

Definition

'Improv skills' refer to a person's ability to adapt to unexpected situations, to think quickly, and to develop new ideas in the moment. This term comes from the world of acting which is all about spontaneous creativity and quick reactions.

Examples in Different Contexts

In business, improv skills are valuable for adapting to unexpected situations. A CEO might advise, 'Cultivating improv skills among our team members can lead to more innovative problem-solving approaches.'

Practice Scenarios

Creative

Scenario:

We suddenly lost the venue for our art exhibition. We need to think quickly and creatively for an alternative space.

Response:

Let's utilise our improv skills and consider outdoor spaces or virtual platforms for our art exhibition.

Impact

Scenario:

Our volunteer event has been rained out, let's brainstorm and see how we can adapt our plans to this unexpected situation.

Response:

Let's use our improv skills to think of indoor volunteer activities or perhaps moving the event to another day.