What is Laughing and Development?

Laughing and Development is our take on using applied improv to incorporate humor into the workplace. We leverage applied improv exercises and games to create unique team building activities.

How do we integrate humor with team building activities?

Our team integrates humor with team building through the art of improvisation and play. No one is ever telling a “joke” in these sessions and our facilitators are certainly not there to make you laugh - they are there to entice you to play and have fun. Play induces laughter for a number of reasons, but in the work environment, it’s easily found through surprise. You are surprised that your co-workers are out of their shells and they are seeing a side of you that you may keep to yourself. Let that play-flag fly!

What sets us apart from other corporate event companies?

The thing that sets us apart from other corporate event companies is our focus on humor and play. If we are taking time away from our clients, computers, and problems, we should be making the most out of it. We believe the best way to get the most out of a corporate event is to get the whole team laughing with one another - that is why our events are always focused on getting the team going and saying yes to the wackiness that is ahead.

Improv sounds scary - I don't want to perform. Will we have to?

Not at all! You are not performing improv during these events, but being guided through a curriculum of games and exercises that are subliminally teaching you things along the way.

Can some people sit out if they don't want to take part in the event?

Of course - we do not pressure anyone to do anything they don’t want to. However, we often see folks who sit out in the beginning of the event end up being fully integrated in the fun by the middle of the event.

What A/V requirements are needed for Laughing and Development?

For the most part, we do not need anything. If your group is more than 35 people, we might need a microphone so everyone can hear us.

What kind of space is best for this event?

We recommend a room that is open so people can move around and is quiet enough so everyone can hear each other. We also ask that there are chairs available for people to sit in if needed.

Expert-Led Improv Workshops for Team Building

ROI: Return on Improv

50%

After integrating improv workshops into their employee training programs,Google observed a 50% increase in collaboration & a notable rise in the generation of new ideas during brainstorming sessions.

Increase in Team Collaboration

30%

Sales representatives at Salesforce who underwent improv training focusing on active listening & empathetic communication experienced a 30% increase in sales conversions.

Increase in Sales Converstions

25%

Improvement in Crisis Management

Leaders at PepsiCo who participated in improv exercises reported a 25% improvement in crisis management situations, attributing this to enhanced decision-making under pressure.

Source: Fastercapital.com

We call it Laughing & Deveopment

A group of people laughing and socializing outdoors on a lawn.

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Improv for Professional Development

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Team building that’s actually fun*

*Rated 5 stars by people who thought they’d hate it

"I worked with Laugh.Events to execute two improv sessions for Rutgers Business School alums. The goal was to expose alums to improv techniques that can be used in the workplace to better understand how people think and approach problems differently, to lighten the moment and build relationships and to help diffuse stress and anxiety. "

- Lisa from Rutgers Business School
"Thanks for bringing your expertise to bring out my teammate's authentic selves and enable us to grow together."

— Jenn from Constellation
"I love how this was not only a great team bonding activity, but every lesson was tied back to the workplace. There were wonderful take-aways that I think all organizations could benefit from."

- Taylor from Charter
"Our instructor was great, we had so much fun. We felt comfortable being silly during the activities"

- Soumya from Amazon

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