Dramatic Success at Work : Using Theatre Skills to Improve Your Performance and Transform Your Business Life

by Leigh, Andrew; Maynard, Michael

• ISBN13: 9781857883404
• ISBN10: 1857883403
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2004-03-01
• Publisher: Consortium Book Sales & Dist

Summary

Now anyone in business can become a star performer with this practical and entertaining guide to the tools and techniques of the performing arts that can dramatically improve workplace performance.

Author Biography

Andrew Leigh and Michael Maynard are directors of the National Training Award winning company, Maynard Leigh Associates

Table of Contents

Box Office	p. ix
Setting the Scene	p. 1
A quick drink in the bar	p. 1
Mere metaphor?	p. 2
Take your seats please	p. 5
The lights dim	p. 6
Getting Your Personal Act Together	p. 8
Personal Connection	p. 10
Feel you belong	p. 12
Make an impact	p. 14
Clarify your personal purpose	p. 15
Live your values	p. 18
Identify your individual star quality	p. 21
Expand your range	p. 24
Reach for star performance	p. 25
Personal Power	p. 28
Be a chooser, not a victim	p. 28
Get empowered	p. 36
Personal Talent	p. 38
Harness your energy	p. 39
Express your feelings	p. 41
Use humour	p. 44
Focus your attention	p. 45
Communicate	p. 49
Understand character	p. 50
Turn talent into performance	p. 51
Interval	p. 60
The plot so far...	p. 60
Behind the scenes	p. 61
Getting Your Team's Act Together	p. 68
Team Alignment	p. 71
Support each other	p. 75
Tune in and trust	p. 77
Go in the same direction	p. 82
Know what role you're all playing	p. 82
Get behind the leader	p. 84
Lead the team yourself	p. 86
Team Creativity	p. 88
Bring theatre to your meetings	p. 90
Experiment!	p. 94
Trust the power of yes	p. 94
Use the whole person	p. 97
Be curious	p. 99
Wonder	p. 100
Expect trials and tribulations	p. 102
Team Exploration	p. 103
Be adventurous	p. 103
Add value	p. 105
Use theatre as a sales tool	p. 106
Create experiences	p. 107
Work as a team	p. 107
Be authentic	p. 109
Keep the script fresh	p. 109
Build a relationship	p. 111
Take risks	p. 113
Share learning	p. 117
Celebrate achievements	p. 119
Produce a sense of occasion	p. 121
Create an ACE reputation	p. 122
Interval	p. 123
The plot so far...	p. 123
Behind the scenes	p. 124
Getting Your Organization's Act Together	p. 129
Organizational Insight	p. 132
Know yourself	p. 133
Understand others	p. 134
See the situation	p. 135
Develop foresight	p. 137
Organizational Inspiration	p. 141
If you're a leader, then lead!	p. 142
Be passionate	p. 146
Generate excitement	p. 147
Add value using values	p. 150
Involve people	p. 152
Use theatre-based coaching	p. 153
Give notes	p. 157
Enrol everyone	p. 159
Organizational Initiative	p. 163
Demand action	p. 165
Create exciting performance goals	p. 168
Persevere	p. 169
Model the way	p. 171
Let your enthusiasm show	p. 173
Keep it fresh	p. 176
Share the action	p. 180
Take a look at your current daily drama	p. 181
Create a compelling drama for the future	p. 182
Where to Start	p. 186
Get the right people	p. 189
Focus on action and behaviour	p. 189
When To Start	p. 191
What's the compelling reason?	p. 191
Who owns it?	p. 192
Gather energy	p. 193
Keep it simple	p. 193
A grand scheme	p. 194
The Curtain Falls	p. 196
The plot so far...	p. 196
Behind the scenes	p. 197
Dinner After the Show	p. 206
Index	p. 207
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