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The 7 Lessons of Improv
And how it helped me become a better Product Manager
About Me
Product Managers
Responsibility
Authority
Why Improv?
Listening Team Skills Creativity
Before We Start
What is Improv?
Rather than describe… Need 5 volunteers
Lesson 1: Start Anywhere
Lesson 2: Yes And
No or but Is about control Blocks ideas
Yes if/and Is about possibility Generates ideas
Lesson 3 – Failure is an Option
• Fail responsibly• Take risks• Admit to mistakes and
learn from them
Lesson 4: Don’t Prepare
“Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the mouth” – Mike Tyson
Stay in the present Pay attention to the now Learn from your past
mistakes/success/research Trust yourself Get out of the office
Lesson 5: Why do I care?
• Connection• Engagement• Know your audience
Lesson 6: Pay Attention
No multitasking No thinking ahead Look for non-verbal
queues
Lesson 7: Have Fun!
Tying it all Together
Creativity Team Skills
Listening
Start Anywhere X
Yes And X X
Failure is an Option X
Don’t Prepare X
Why do I Care? X X
Pay Attention X X
Have Fun X X X
Connect to me:• @kelliej• www.batcrapcrazypm.com• http://www.linkedin.com/in/
kelliejones/