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Improv-based Training in the Workplace
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How has CSz worked with businesses?
Worldwide, CSz has delivered successful training to employees in every known industry, from network execs to nuns, from lawyers to lumberjacks to high-tech engineers; from Fortune 500 companies to local organizations, and non-profits.
Our trainings deliver valuable and customizable experiences using Applied Improvisation. Whether it’s a communication training for 100 people, role-playing workshops for a team of 25 people, or an interactive Keynote for 300, CSz Boston will make you look like the awesome genius we know you are for hiring us.
What is Applied Improv?
Applied Improv draws learning outcomes and lessons from improv and utilizes them for non-theatrical or non-performance application. There’s no performing and participants learn by doing, through a series of exercises, reflections, and improv-based games.
We specialize in teaching people HOW to use improvisation techniques in their work lives. We teach the essential, yet often overlooked or discarded, communication and listening skills that will consistently improve the quality of your work, home, and social relationships.
First time looking at bringing improv-based facilitation to your team?
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“Everyone seemed very energized and had nothing but great things to say about their experience after the workshop.”
WANT TO CUT RIGHT TO THE CHASE?
Communications Training
Energize and reinforce your team!
CarGurus, Women in Sales group
This training pairs well with team kickoffs, professional development days, and agency/team offsite events.
Tell us about your team’s goals and struggles, and we'll get back to you ASAP with strategic recommendations and pricing.
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What does it truly mean to think outside of the box and question the status quo? It’s probably not another webinar or presentation in a dark room.
Our suite of applied improv trainings and workshops speak to specific pain points and needs while creating an inclusive, hands-on environment. Participants benefit by learning the improvisational mindset to attack old problems with a fresh approach. This training is ideal for communications and public relations teams who want to grow to:
Increase Public Speaking skills by learning to think on your feet and feel comfortable in front of audiences of all sizes, from the boardroom to the podium
Enhance new business pitches
Tell better stories
Build strong, meaningful, and lasting relationships with media, clients, and stakeholders
Gain crisis preparedness, management, and communication tactics
Expertly navigate rapidly changing environments and developing situations
Grow teamwork and leadership skills
+ much more !
Timely and valuable tactics are packed into these fun and interactive workshops taught by CSz Boston owner Courtney Pong. As a former public relations practitioner in Silicon Valley, Pong fuses her agency and in-house tech and health tech PR work with her skills as a 24-year professional improviser to create an experience where all participants feel valued while developing highly sought after industry skills such as vigilance and resiliency.
*Need something to show your team? Download this one-page PDF for easy sharing and discussion.
Collaboration Training
Get actionable tools and takeaways for your team.
Improvisation is not "winging it." It's a highly-refined system of observing, connecting and responding. For over 40 years, we’ve designed and customized training to elevate companies in areas such as:
Communication Skills
Difficult or Crucial Conversations
Change Management
Customer Service
Team Building
Leadership
Public Speaking
*Need something to show your team? Download this one-page PDF for easy sharing and discussion.
“This was the best training we have had as an organization to date!! It was interactive, useful, and targeted what we all need to work on (moving on from failure as a team).”
Public Speaking Skills Training
Captivate a room!
2023 Minority Women Lead pitch competition finalists and winners
Public speaking can be intimidating, and we understand that.
That’s why our experienced and certified CSz trainers aim to provide lasting and effective training, while also making sure the experience is fun! Tell us about your public speaking goals and we'll get back to you ASAP with strategic recommendations and pricing.
We provide customized public speaking training and delivery coaching for individuals and groups. Based on the same foundation we use onstage to make people laugh, we’ll teach you the improvisational mindset to increase your confidence, connect with your audience, and give presentations from a place of joy!
Let go of fear
Minimize (or even eliminate!) the recovery time when mistakes and the unexpected happen
Speak naturally and effectively to any audience
Gain your audience’s interest
Be engaging, allowing your personality to shine through
*Need something to show your team? Download this one-page PDF for easy sharing and discussing.
Soft Skills Training
Get actionable tools and takeaways for your team.
Improvisation is not "winging it." It's a highly-refined system of observing, connecting and responding. For over 40 years, we’ve designed and customized training to elevate companies in areas such as:
Communication Skills
Difficult or Crucial Conversations
Change Management
Customer Service
Team Building
Leadership
Public Speaking