Our Methods
We use methods from the disciplines of Psychology, Coaching, Improvisational Theatre and Applied Drama. Although we use exercises originally developed for improvisational theater and actor training, the focus is not on performance but on developing skills for leadership, teamwork, innovation and dealing with uncertain and changing environments.
Our work is inspired by literary mentors such as:
Augusto Boal
Joseph Campbell
Pieter Block
Otto Scharmer
Ken Wilber
Clem Sunter
Daniel Siegel
Dan Pink
And many more
TopWhy should you assign Playing Mantis?
- We have experience in facilitating team processes with many satisfied clients including SAB Miller, Discovery, Medi Clinic, Sanlam Investments, SPAR and others.
- We have a unique combination of skills both from the business world and from the world of performing arts to give you a highly specialized and well crafted process.
- Our experiential workshops foster whole brain learning that last.
- Our participative exercises provide immediate benefit and applicability.
- Our methods are supported by a growing body of scientific studies in Neuroscience and Organisational Psychology showing how improvisation is a distinct type of learning which promotes creative problem solving and innovation.
- We belong to international networks and associations in order to constantly improve our expertise and to collaborate with other practitioners.