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Improv Techniques and Excellent Software

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Benjamin Oakes edited this page Sep 7, 2012 · 6 revisions

From WindyCityRails 2012

Presenter: Tim Stoltenberg

Abstract

Can improv help you to build better software? Improv professional Tim Stoltenberg will explore how improvisational theater skills translate into the creative professional environment. This workshop will encourage participants to engage with their fellow colleagues through creative exercises emphasizing listening, agreement, and respecting the ideas of others.

Notes

From @benjaminoakes:

  • Professional improv (he was on stage yesterday morning)
  • Doesn't have software experience, specifically
  • "Yes, and..."
  • 2 stories to the middle person
  • One word story
    • Guidelines make it easier

etc (watch the video) :)

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