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London AIN Evening Event and Day Game Swap - 30 people max! at Near London Bridge Station in a groovy arch room
December 14, 2009 at 7pm to December 15, 2009 at 5:30pm
(photo from http://www.firstpeople.us)
A London meeting for Applied Improvisation game fans and werewolves
We have 30 spaces for an evening of Werewolf followed by a day of exchanging applied improvisation activities. This event is suitable for ...
My twitter id is @greggfraley
Games Constructive People Play at The Blue Fin Building (IPC Media)
October 27, 2009 from 7pm to 9pm
Join us in London on Tuesday, 27th of October from 7-9pm.
What happens when Applied Improvisation meets Transactional Analysis (TA)? Well, we co-create new, enjoyable, positive experiences in the form of games.
In this session led by Paul Z Jack...
Gregg here...Looking forward to the session on Thursday. Hoping to try some new stuff and show you'all the tried and true winners when it comes to improv and creative problem solving. Might be giving away a few free books as well (hidden bonus!). ...
London AIN Event: Gregg Fraley's Integrating Improv into Structured Ideation at The Grosvenor Arms
July 9, 2009 from 7pm to 9pm
Gregg Fraley is an expert in a process called "CPS", a structured model for creative problem solving. It's a very useful model to explore, generate ideas, and get into action on solutions for any complex challenge. CPS alternates divergent (list m...
London AIN Evening Event - Wednesday March 25th at Rising Sun Pub
March 25, 2009 from 7pm to 9pm
Apply THIS!
That’s going to be the theme of the next AIN conference later in the year, and with this in mind, we’re hosting a game sharing evening at the London AIN.
Anyone and everyone will be invited to share some of their favourite improv gam...
Profile Information
- Where do you live and work? (City)
- London, but still have a residence near Chicago
- Professional Skills
- I'm an author, speaker, and innovation consultant. I do a good deal of new product ideation facilitation, and innovation process coaching/management. Am also used as a "trained brain" by other ideation facilitators. Former software industry entrepreneur. Author of Jack's Notebook, a business novel about creative problem solving.
- What is your main interest in this network?
- Social, Networking, Finding Partnerships, Improv Resources
- What kind of person are you?
- Night
- What kinds of improv-related services are you involved in?
- Teambuilding, Creativity, Innovation, Problem Solving, Sales, Presentation Skills
- Any niche industries, skills, etc?
- I do a lot of work in consumer packaged goods NPD, have deep experience in software, healthcare, and wireless. I think I do some unique things blending structured problem solving and improv..."Innovisation"
- Share a favorite 'improv epiphany'
- I'd been a stand-up comic for a few years in the early 80's, but had not training in improv until after that, too bad! I did training for a couple years and was still having trouble in scenes. It gradually dawned on me how to "not think" and simply "do" and my scenes improved.
- More about you: (Short Bio or any other details you'd like people to know)
- I do a podcast with Doug Stevenson in Chicago related to creativity, innovation, and improv. We presented at the San Fran AIN conference and really enjoyed it. I'm living in the UK now but still do a lot of professional work in the states.
My background includes founding software companies, a lot of consulting, writing, and speaking. I speak mostly about creativity and improv is an integral part of that message. Working on my second and third books, all related to creativity.
- I need help with...
- Sometimes need help with ideation session facilitation.
I can always use help finding business, particularly in the UK and Europe.
- Work Website
- http://www.greggfraley.com
- Blog or other personal website
- http://www.greggfraley.com/blog
- Check out my...(book, workshop, etc.)
- http://tinyurl.com/5hf8r5
- Skype Name (Skype.com is the most popular free internet audio/text chat and more)
- greggfraley2
- Twitter Name (Twitter.com is the most popular 'hyper blog' client, enabling instant updates)
- greggfraley
- Other contact info (Your choice for phone, email, facebook, myspace, etc.)
- 07 77 37 85 088
- How did you hear about this network?
- Originally through Alain, recently through Belina in the UK
Comment Wall (2 comments)
- At 3:22pm on July 1, 2009,
James Lyndsay said…
- Can't come on the 9th. But I'm just back from Jerry Weinberg's class on designing experiential exercises. Fancy a pint? Some exploratory testers may be getting together Friday 3rd: http://www.workroom-productions.com/blog/blog.html
Cheers - James
- At 7:25am on May 8, 2009,
Sue Walden said…
- Hi Greg... delighted to meet you last night. And, thanks for the invite to join FaceBook. In self-protection, I am going to decline the invitation. I have seen the investment of time it can take, and I can barely keep up with my email. :o !
If you email me: sue@improvworks.org, I can put you in my Contact List (in the AIN-UK group) for ease of future communications.
Smiles,
Sue
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