Ideation/Creativity
Yes, And
Use "Yes, And" to build on ideas together. It creates a culture of expansion. Forget restriction.
Duration
10 mins
Group Size
3-20
Category
Ideation/Creativity
Difficulty
Easy
Participants will practice building on ideas. They will reduce idea-blocking. The group will create a supportive brainstorming space. Apply improv to innovation.
Participants will show "Yes, And" in practice. They will demonstrate improvisational building skills. Expect creative collaboration.
Some find this exercise hard because it's not how we usually think. Explain that building on an idea isn't agreement. It's about exploration. People often think "Yes, And" means no disagreement. Remind them it's brainstorming, not a final decision. Model the behavior yourself.
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