Advanced Applied Improvisation Course | Kent, UK | 25-28 March 2025

welcome

Are you a coach, trainer, HR manager, learning & development specialist or group leader?

Are you familiar with the value and power of Applied Improvisation and now want to take it to the next level?

Do you want to stay on top of the latest in training design, delivery and evaluation?

Then this Advanced Applied Improvisation course is for you!

We designed this event especially for you and other professionals who already recognize the value of using Improvisation in their work - and who are ready to learn more!

*Our beautiful course location, The Bore Place*

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- A few testimonials of previous trainings (and proud of them!)

- An impression of a previous training

what you’ll get

… an invitation and challenge to use the improvisational mindset and skills for yourself, practicing what we preach
better ability to link powerful improvisation exercises to the challenges your clients face including leadership, collaboration, presentation skills, humanitarian work and many other areas.
clear feedback on your facilitation style and a unique chance to learn from others
models and concepts that apply to your own individual facilitation style and to the challenges of your clients. These include direct side coaching, status transactions, group energy management, deeper debriefing and the design success track
marketing tips for your business to help you show the value and relevance of Applied Improvisation to your clients (using dedicated models directly related to Applied Improvisation, eg. Improfit model, the PLAY! model and other useful frameworks)
an international group of colleagues who also recognize the value of Applied Improvisation and are ready to take the next step!

in this program, we will …

dedicate ourselves to your individual learning goals and work context
help you to generate more work with Applied Improvisation training, with the use of easy concepts to explain the value of improv to your clients
offer you a host of new ready-to-use activities, exercises and tools to level up your next sessions
provide the opportunity for individual coaching after the course

LEAD facilitator

Raymond van Driel is a Dutch corporate trainer, keynote speaker, executive coach, author and academic teacher. He has been performing improv since 1994 and won the Dutch Improv Champion title four times. He started with corporate improvisation in 2000, is responsible for several academic leadership programs and delivers Training of Trainers and keynotes about Applied Improvisation and Playfulness worldwide.

From 2009 to 2011, Raymond hosted Applied Improvisation courses at Stockholm University where business students engaged with improvisation for 3 months, 20 hours a week.

In 2016, Raymond received a government grant to do a full year of Applied Improvisation with the faculty and students of Vlerick Business School in Brussels and St Petersburg.

From 2008-2018, Raymond was a Board Member of the global Applied Improvisation Network (AIN, 8700 members), serving as Board Secretary and he has delivered the introductory programs at five conferences. (LinkedIn profile).

guest facilitators

Paul Z Jackson We are thrilled to have Paul as our guest facilitator and co-host! You may know Paul is a pioneer in Solutions Focus – an approach to change that’s quietly transforming coaching, consulting and leadership in organisations all over the world. In his mini session we’ll explore how it powerfully and simply amplifies our Applied Improvisation skills.

Following early careers as a journalist and BBC comedy producer, Paul has consulted with clients ranging from big finance to humanitarian agencies; facilitated conferences and training courses; written (or co-authored) 6 best-selling business books; co-founded and led the development of the Applied Improvisation Network, and is currently director of the Oxford Improv Festival. (LinkedIn profile)

Colin Pinks helps his clients with building clarity, agility and create collaborative cultures. Colin is a TEDx Speaker, Facilitator, Lecturer, Presenter and Coach and hosted several sessions and keynotes at prior Applied Improvisation Network conferences. During our course he will host a mini session on a few application areas of applied improvisation. (LinkedIn profile)

Dave Bourn has been the resident improvisation tutor at the University of West London, London College of Music, and teaches at the Court Theatre Training Company and The Giles Foreman Centre for Acting. Dave started improvising to help reduce his anxiety but soon found he had a passion and talent for it, which makes him an ideal tutor on presentation skills courses – and a great facilitator. Dave will provide logistical support during the training, support the group and resolve any issues that might arise. (LinkedIn profile)

Investment

Our training location, the beautiful Bore Place, in the countryside just south of London

The course tuition of ₤ 1.775,- includes the course, 3 nights accommodation (Tuesday to Friday), all meals, materials and snacks.

Please note: the price excludes the extra drinks in the evening.

Location

We’ll be at the beautiful Bore Place, in the countryside just 45 minutes south of London.

accommodation

Guests will stay in single private bedrooms.

Dates 25-28 march 2025

Arrival: Tuesday check-in from 4pm, dinner at 7:00pm
Course: Wednesday to Friday

ready?

Join us for a fun-filled, intense and impactful training in Kent!

Be part of a group of motivated, inspired, warm, fun-loving and professional colleagues who appreciate openness, spontaneity and connection.

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