Katherine Lawrence's Page

Where do you live and work? (City)

Ann Arbor

Professional Skills

research, writing and editing, assessment and evaluation, interviewing, organizational and behavioral theory, graphic design

What is your main interest in this network?

Education, Networking, Finding Partnerships, Improv Resources

What kind of person are you?

Night

What kinds of improv-related services are you involved in?

Creativity, Innovation, Leadership, Life Skills

Any niche industries, skills, etc?

Research

Share a favorite 'improv epiphany'

Though I had taken improv classes as a teenager, my first inkling of its potential was at a class I took when I was 26. One of the other students said, "I know this sounds hokey, but I've learned that improv is a lot like life." At the time, I didn't realize how true that was, but over the next few weeks of the class, I discovered a whole new way of looking at the world. My entire career since then has been shaped by those early discoveries.

More about you: (Short Bio or any other details you'd like people to know)

I am an independent scholar, collaborating with individuals and groups as a researcher, writer, educator, and facilitator. My doctoral research in organizational behavior at the University of Michigan's Business School focused on collaboration in new product development, but I have been interested in the intersection of improvisation, creativity, and human interaction ever since I took an improv theater course in 1995. My other recent research has examined how geographically distributed, multidisciplinary teams use technology and other strategies to collaborate successfully. Before moving to Michigan, I worked as an educational technology developer, graphic designer, and wildlife documentary production manager.

I would love to offer my skills and expertise in exchange for the opportunity to learn from the masterful educators and facilitators in AIN. Get in touch if you think a co-learning partnership might be appealing!

Work Website

http://www.crew.umich.edu/people/klawrence.html

Check out my...(book, workshop, etc.)

http://www.amazon.com/Creativity-at-Work-Jeff-DeGraff/dp/0787957259

Skype Name (Skype.com is the most popular free internet audio/text chat and more)

lawrenka