Listen more carefully.
Communicate more clearly.
Lead more effectively and collaborate better.

Applied improvisation for teams and leaders in the Basel region,
available in German and English.

 

Improv trains the skills that really matter in everyday work life: active listening, spontaneous responses, an authentic presence, and a culture that embraces mistakes and fosters innovation. Playful, with genuine laughter and lasting effect that is still noticeable the next day.

No acting. No stage performance. Just genuine skill development.

No prior experience needed

Whether introverted or extroverted, experienced or new to the team: the exercises are designed so everyone can take part and contribute meaningfully.

No lecture, just practice

No slides, no passive listening. Everyone is actively involved through short, interactive exercises that translate directly to everyday work.

Real team connection

Improv creates moments of genuine laughter and shared experience — the kind that build trust, openness and a team culture where people feel safe to speak up.

Workshops for Teams and Leaders

Hands-on​, engaging, effective – learning by doing, together.

Teambuilding

From Me to Us
Strengthening team dynamics in a space free of judgement.

  • NEmbracing failure & building trust
  • NNew ways of collaborating using "yes and"
  • NCo-creation and shared problem-solving
  • NLeading and following with confidence

Format: On-site or Off-site​ • Half Day or Full Day

Group Size: ideal up to 14 participants

Leadership

Lead with Presence
Respond to the moment, stay authentic, build trust.

  • NActive Listening & Presence
  • NFailing Forward & Trust
  • NStage Presence & Creative Leadership
  • NAuthenticity & Adaptability
  • NFrom Controlling to Inspiring

Format: On-site or Off-site​ • Half Day or Full Day

Group Size: ideal up to 8 participants

Team-Event

Let’s have fun
An unforgettable shared experience.

  • NShare Laughs, Build Bonds
  • NEmbracing failure & building trust
  • NMeet Each Other Again, for the First Time
  • NNew ways of collaborating using "yes and"
  • NBreathe. Laugh. Reset.

Format: On-site or Off-site​ • 3h to a Full Day

Group Size: any

Tailor-Made

Your Needs, Our Focus
Designed around you.

  • NFoster Out-of-the-Box Thinking
  • NRespond in the Moment, with Confidence
  • NGive Space, Claim Space
  • NThe Power of Storytelling in Business
  • NStage Presence
  • NIgnite Team Spirit

Format: On-site or Off-site​ • 3h to multi-day formats

Group Size: any

Your Journey with Us

Discovery Call

Free of charge, 15 minutes, by phone or video. We clarify your goals, your team and the ideal format.

Our Workshop, Your Way

We design a concept built around your goals, your team and your context, whether it's teambuilding, leadership or something entirely your own.

Workshop & Follow-Up

We deliver the improv training and stay available for follow-up calls or deep-dive sessions as needed.

Djibril Traoré

Facilitator, Coach & Improviser​ with 30 years of experience in pharma, banking and IT

I bring improvisational principles to the workplace: to teams that want to collaborate more effectively and to leaders who want to communicate more clearly and authentically.

Having worked as an employee, team lead and coach myself, I know your daily reality from the inside.

6+ Years

Facilitator & Coach, 1,000+ hours delivered

DE / EN / FR

Languages

30+ Years

Extensive experience in pharma, banking, IT and public administration

Basel Region, Switzerland

Location

Don’t take our word for it

We all loved the workshop and had a great time. Everyone participated actively — which I hadn’t expected at the start. You were very professional and knowledgeable. I would book the workshop again in a heartbeat. Thank you so much once again — it was good for all of us personally and really boosted our team spirit.

B.H.

Team Lead, IWB Industrielle Werke Basel

A complete success! Even after a long day at work, everyone was enthusiastic and fully engaged.

M. Natonek

Co-Director of Services, Unia

An outstanding team event. We’d book it again without hesitation.

J. Schäublin

Research Associate, Merian Santé

I found the event very interesting and engaging. I’ll admit I was sceptical at first, but Djibril quickly pulled us into a world where imagination and improvisation were the only rules. So much fun. Absolutely loved it!

Maria

Team Lead, Tagesstruktur Aesch

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know

Is this serious enough for a corporate setting?

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Absolutely. Our workshops are grounded in Applied Improvisation: hands-on exercises with a direct connection to teamwork, communication and leadership.

The method is also used in higher education, including SAS/CAS programmes at the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences, where improvisation serves as an approach to creative leadership and transformation.
A recent mini-review published in Frontiers in Psychology confirms that Applied Improvisation is gaining academic attention, particularly for its relevance to communication, collaboration and navigating uncertainty.

How much preparation do participants need?

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Practically none. Participants need no prior knowledge or preparation. We'll have a brief conversation with you in advance about team dynamics and current challenges, so we can shape the workshop around your specific situation.

How many participants work best?

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For maximum interaction, 8 to 12 participants works best. Smaller groups from 4 people are perfectly fine, and larger groups are welcome too: we simply adjust the exercises and number of coaches to suit.

Where do the workshops take place?

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At your premises or at an external venue, whichever suits you best: familiar surroundings or a fresh change of scenery.

Is this suitable for introverts too?

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Yes. The format is inclusive by design: no one is put on the spot, and quieter participants often find it surprisingly freeing. It's about listening, responding and co-creating, not performance.

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