Improv for Innovation: The Human Skill Most Leaders Ignore

In this episode of Breakthrough Innovation, we sit down with Andrew Davies, Better Meetings Director at Artly Working, where he brings improv + facilitation to companies like Meta, Google, Netflix, and Roblox.Andrew’s workshops are helping teams become more connected, more creative, and way more effective — not through more tools or strategy, but through better human interaction.🎭 Why improv is a listening skill, not a performance skill🧠 The “social risk” that shuts down ideas — and how to reduce it🙌 The real ROI of improv: culture, retention, and collaboration📢 Why meetings are the frontline of company culture (for better or worse)💬 Games like “Band Names” and “Breaking News” that unlock trust and creativityIf you lead teams or run workshops, this episode will change how you think about group dynamics — and what makes a meeting truly work.Thanks for tuning in to Breakthrough Innovation! Want to subscribe to the podcast? Have feedback to share? Connect with us on Spotify or iTunes and leave us a review—we’d love to hear from you!