A great host does more than read a script. They welcome people into the experience, keep the agenda moving, manage transitions, adapt when things change, and help your audience feel like they are in capable hands.

But not every host is right for every event. Here are our tips on how to pick the right person to hold the mic at your conference, gala, or fundraiser.

When we finish an improv workshop, one of the most common questions from attendees is, “Where can I learn more?” While Danger Boat Productions offers workshops that focus on applying improv skills in the workplace and beyond, we don’t offer “Improv 101” classes geared towards performance. That’s why we’ve created this list to serve as a guide where you can learn more about what improv courses are available in Minnesota.

I’ll admit it: early in my career, I didn’t understand the importance of organizational values.

Drafting them took an entire day. An hour might be spent discussing whether you should use “and” vs “or”. Then, once they were finished,  they’d go on the website and you’d never see them until the next strategic plan rolled around.

But I’ve come around.