Classroom or professional environments can often create fear, squelch innovation, and reduce motivation by the way we respond to others’ ideas. In this activity—inspired by a standard improv comedy drill—participants learn how building on ideas rather than attacking them keeps divergent thinking flowing and fosters creativity.
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