You Mean Like John Cleese? Using Actors and Drama in the Business Environment

Abstract

Explains the various ways in which actors, drama, and the techniques and exercises used in drama, can work productively within the business sector. Discusses some experiences and results achieved using these methods. Concludes that acting has much to give the commercial sector, and can give it in a positive and enjoyable way for training in presentation, teamwork, leadership, negotiations, etc. through, for instance, industrial theatre, in role play.

Citation

Higgs, N. (1993), "You Mean Like John Cleese? Using Actors and Drama in the Business Environment", Executive Development, Vol. 6 No. 4. https://doi.org/10.1108/09533239310042411