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Tokenomics: How to put improv at the heart of business skills training using cognitive modeling

Started this discussion. Last reply by Alexander Lamb Oct 26, 2010. 6 Replies

We know that improv rocks but sometimes that message is hard to share. Clients in business who’ve never seen improv before sometimes assume that the workshops are unpredictable, lacking depth, and…Continue

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Alexander Lamb commented on Yael Schy's group SF Bay Area AIN Chapter
"Hey, I'll be running another experimental applied improv workshop tomorrow night featuring some tokenomics games that relate to the talk I gave in Decemeber. For more information take a look at: http://www.sfbehaviorlab.com/"
Feb 28, 2011
Carrie Caudle replied to Alexander Lamb's discussion Tokenomics in the group SF Bay Area AIN Chapter
"I can't say enough positive things about "Ball", also called "Anarchist Volleyball"--a game commonly played at BATS Improv in San Francisco.  When I play this game with my students or with my troupe, I'm able to…"
Dec 19, 2010
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Tokenomics

Hello everyone!The slides I used can be found here:Tokenomics Slides.pdf The site I mentioned had some early issues, (apologies to all those who tried to sign up and couldn't), but it's now working fine. You can find it at: SF Behavior Lab. Video of the talk I gave should…See More
Dec 18, 2010
Alexander Lamb replied to Alexander Lamb's discussion Tokenomics: How to put improv at the heart of business skills training using cognitive modeling
"Splendid, and very true! Thanks for the link!"
Oct 26, 2010
Nathalie Van Renterghem replied to Alexander Lamb's discussion Tokenomics: How to put improv at the heart of business skills training using cognitive modeling
"Look at this "
Oct 26, 2010
Alan Montague, CPLP replied to Alexander Lamb's discussion Tokenomics: How to put improv at the heart of business skills training using cognitive modeling
"Alex thanks for the session. I think your work is fascinating and I'm looking forward to hearing more about it over the years. Thanks for a great session Alan"
Sep 28, 2010
Alexander Lamb replied to Alexander Lamb's discussion Tokenomics: How to put improv at the heart of business skills training using cognitive modeling
"Here are the games I covered after the slides: Warmup: Zip Zap Boing Warmup: One Word Story Status/self esteem circle (Learning points: Status and self esteem are not the same. Complex middle-status positions are hard to read unless we make a…"
Sep 28, 2010
Alexander Lamb replied to Alexander Lamb's discussion Tokenomics: How to put improv at the heart of business skills training using cognitive modeling
"Hey everyone, Here are the slides I used at the conference, for people to look over at their leisure. If anyone has any thoughts or questions, I'm very keen to hear them."
Sep 28, 2010
Clare Kerrison left a comment for Alexander Lamb
"Hey Alex. Thanks for being so supportive. Cambridge town will rise again! My skype is divawit x Clare"
Sep 27, 2010
Alexander Lamb replied to Alexander Lamb's discussion Tokenomics: How to put improv at the heart of business skills training using cognitive modeling
"Here's some bio information: I wear multiple hats. I work as an applied improv trainer, as a performance improv instructor, a writer, a software engineer, and a freelance digital physics researcher. As a trainer, I've worked with CEOs,…"
Sep 22, 2010
Alexander Lamb posted a discussion

Tokenomics: How to put improv at the heart of business skills training using cognitive modeling

We know that improv rocks but sometimes that message is hard to share. Clients in business who’ve never seen improv before sometimes assume that the workshops are unpredictable, lacking depth, and mostly for entertainment purposes. How do we bring our message to clients in a way that creates the rapid, positive engagement it deserves?I believe the answer lies in understanding how improv works in the brain, and why. Equipped with that knowledge, we’re ideally positioned not only to share the…See More
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Alexander Lamb commented on Yael Schy's group SF Bay Area AIN Chapter
"I had great fun last night. It was terrific meeting everybody. Great panel discussion too."
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Where do you live and work? (City)
Berkeley, CA
Professional Skills
Improv teacher, communication skills trainer, fiction writer, software engineer, business simulation specialist, digital physics researcher, photographer
What is your main interest in this network?
Social, Networking, Improv Resources
What kind of person are you?
Morning, Day
What kinds of improv-related services are you involved in?
Teambuilding, Creativity, Innovation, Problem Solving, Communication, Conflict Resolution, Leadership, Life Skills, Character Development, Change Management, Sales, Presentation Skills
Any niche industries, skills, etc?
Leadership training, personal empowerment, communication skills for science and technical teams
Share a favorite 'improv epiphany'
The ability to get into trouble in scenes is exactly the same thing as courage, and it can be taught.
More about you: (Short Bio or any other details you'd like people to know)
I have founded three theater companies, including 'Amazing Spectacles' the UK's top long-form troupe, and 'Six Wheel Drive' in Santa Cruz, CA.

I am also the inventor of the 'archetypal improv' style, a technique used to bring Joseph Campbell’s theories of narrative structure to unscripted theater.

As a trainer, I have worked with CEOs, high school students, international sales professionals, astrophysicists, doctors, world-class athletes, and graduate students.
I need help with...
Building improv contacts and finding both training and performance opportunities in the Bay Area. (I have recently moved here.)
Work Website
http://www.alexlambtraining.com
Blog or other personal website
http://thinkimprov.blogspot.com/
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http://www.alexlamb.com
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At 11:46am on September 27, 2010, Clare Kerrison said…
Hey Alex. Thanks for being so supportive. Cambridge town will rise again! My skype is divawit x Clare
 
 
 

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