The WFF held its last “Act Like a Leader” workshop of the year on Monday, April 15 from 9:00 am to noon at Steinbach Lounge. The workshop, taught by Shana Ross, explores the art of improvisation. Punctuated by discussion of current research in creativity, it throws participants into a series of exercises used by actors, directors and improvisational comedians to train their creative “muscles.” Goals include finding an appreciation for unconventional thought and identifying when such “outside the box” thinking is most productive in a professional setting.
Ms. Ross holds a BA in theater studies from Yale College and an MBA from the Yale School of Management. She is the founder/principal of Vili and Ve Solutions, a strategy consulting and executive coaching practice based in New Haven.