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The skills emphasized through our improvisation teachings are ones that can be translated to your business. Our “improv tool kit” developed at The Second City is applied in a manner that helps your staff and business as a whole operate at a higher level. Your entire staff will be able to contribute to your business better after spending time with our Second City Works program. 

We are able to collaborate with clients to create improv-based learning, digital content, and entertainment. The characteristics and goals of improvisation often align with what a company does. One idea we emphasize is the concept of the phrase “Yes, And”, which simply encourages people to go along with and add on to ideas created, whether on stage or in the boardroom. We want your business to thrive, and by elevating messages so people want to listen, we help companies engage their workforce and win over customers. In short, we make work better.

In an era of cost cutting and technology, it is important to understand that innovation is key. The businesses that thrive in the chaos of ever-present change are the ones with a new toolkit. With a new toolkit, anything is possible, particularly when this toolkit is adaptable. Second City Works teaches speed, agility, collaboration, comfort with change, willingness to fail, and the creativity to solve old problems in new ways. Anyone that works in business knows that these skills are crucial to a successful business environment.

Being innovative and creative with less is challenging, but essential for many companies. Taking responsible risks and working effectively and efficiently with your peers is a difficult battle for some. Fortunately, by working with Second City Works, you will have the toolkit of an improviser. With this comes the ability to be innovative and creative, to be a successful boss, and to take the risks that will end in reward. 

We have four broad focuses: talent development, sales effectiveness, marketing and content, and legal compliance. We find that the companies that delve right in with their sales team, marketing team, etc., are able to truly see a difference in their company. Situations we prepare businesses for range from selling to a major client to how new people can assimilate into the business. 

Are we unconventional? Sure. But how’s conventional been working for you?

See how your business can benefit with Second City Works.