Plan as much as you can, then prepare to throw the plan overboard.

Patrick has worked in the improv industry for over thirty years. In this interview we chat about early days of his career, taking improv training into Silicon Valley,  the changes he's observed in the industry and how he prepares for a training event.

He's the owner of ComedySportz Portland, Oregon and has led workshops for over 500 organizations including Apple and Nike. (Pronounced 'Ni-key, not 'Nike as I say in the podcast).

Bullet Points:

• Prepare lots, but roll with it.
• Pitching; start the conversation again.
• This bear will kill people - when to walk away.

www.portlandcomedy.com | Patrick on Linkedin

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Bold ideas, driven by improv.

In this we interview with Jill Hatcher we chat about the similarities between how improvisers and designer think in order to solve problems and building on ideas. We also digress into comic-book jams and the process if making graphic art. 12.19 Micheal Scott, the office. Strathclyde, Scotland

Gillian Hatcher (@Gillreads)is a Research Associate in the department of Design, Manufacture and Engineering Management (DMEM) at the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow, Scotland.

Bullet points:

• Using 'yes and' to build ideas in product design.
• Build a machine
• Micheal Scott improv

The University of Strathclyde | Barry Kudrowitz study (MIT)

Comic Artist and Illustrator | Gillian's comics | Direct Download