Nancy is President of NANCY WATT COMMUNICATIONS, a specialized consulting and creative agency that works with all sectors exploring the social science of collaboration, communication and connection. Host Ross Thornley discusses applying improvisation techniques to modern business, psychological safety and how they are used in a work environment. The pair also talk about learning, curiosity and advice on getting out of the eco chamber we all live in using these engaging and entertaining  techniques.Nancy is writing H.A.P.P.I.E., How to Apply Positive Psychology Improv Exercises. Timestamps: 1:08:  Background before starting NANCY WATT COMMUNICATIONS4:05:  Discussing improvisation and a new lens to see things12:13:  Improv in a work environment and best stories regarding it19:47:  Psychological Safety and practical tips to use it in your business22:36:  How Psychologic Safety and performance pressure relates to improv24:44:  'Passengers' who aren't creating value28:22:  Peoples incapability to unlearn and anchors31:15:  Examples Applied Improv has work well38:46:  Awareness of AQ41:16:  Social contagion and Nancy's workshop46:27:  Reading opposing thoughts and challenging the thought process48:49:  Advice on starting improv and some fun beginners games Resources:NANCY WATT COMMUNICATIONSTwitterLinkedinFacebookConnect with Ross:WebsiteLinkedInMoonshot Innovation 

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