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The Brave New Workshop will never be a place that sits still. That’s the nature of improvisation. Our brains are always working. Thinking about the next show, the next presentation or the next big thing. And as you can imagine, that means we’re always coming up with new stuff. Good stuff. Funny stuff. And that’s what you’ll find here: improvisation videos, photos, news and miscellaneous stuff—like a bust of John Sweeney made out of real cheese. Which we probably should have kept in a refrigerator…
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dawn | February 20, 2012
Great article with cartoons BY FC Expert Blogger David Brier, Thu Feb 16, 2012
"So many companies attempt innovation and miss the target. Brand identity expert David Brier worked with cartoonist Tom Fishburne to dissect where innovation goes off the rails and the three lessons you can use to get back on track.
Why is it that so many ideas grow weaker in the process that is theoretically designed to bring them to life? It's a painful but true phenomena (also, a very bad indicator of a company culture, if your goal is to survive and not become yesterday's news).
Innovation is the heaven and hell of every brand’s journey. Inspired insight and passion fuel innovation’s potential, while committees have the wonderful legacy of killing potential greatness faster than a roomful of politicians. Or worse, a committee of politicians. "
Read the entire article on the Fast Company website.
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dawn | January 11, 2012
Our friend Brian Bellmont wrote a great piece featuring BNW's Creative Outreach services. Thanks Brian!
Innovation at the Speed of Laughter
Six improvisational insights the Brave New Workshop uses to help companies enhance employee creativity and performance.
by Brian Bellmont | January 2012
Minnesotans tend to know the Brave New Workshop, the oldest satirical comedy theater in the country, for its smart and edgy improv and sketch comedy and school of improvisation. But what few realize is that the company—which moved into a new theater and corporate event center in downtown Minneapolis in November—uses the tenets of improvisation to make a significant impact on how some of the world’s most respected corporations approach idea generation, employee engagement and business innovation.
Read the entire article online at
http://www.minnesotabusiness.com/article/innovation-speed-laughter
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dawn | December 12, 2011
If you or someone you know is a seasoned marketing professional with a love for the BNW, we'd love to hear from you!
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dawn | November 16, 2011
If you missed it in the blur of the last couple of weeks, be sure to check out the live feed from KMSP, Fox 9, morning news segments on November 10th! Available on the KMSP website or check out all four video segments on our Press page.