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The Second City: The Future of ‘Yes, and…’

By: Francesca Gino and Jeff Huizinga
  • Format:Print
  • | Language:English
  • | Pages:19
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Abstract

Leaders from The Second City, the legendary Improv comedy company, reflect on its broad portfolio of activities through the lens of future opportunities and growth. In particular, they discuss ways in which Second City can further invest in its professional arm, Second City Works, and help workplaces embrace some of the main ideas of improv comedy to improve conversations, presence and collaboration.

Keywords

Workplace; Collaboration; Growth and Development; Opportunities; Communication; Organizational Culture

Citation

Gino, Francesca, and Jeff Huizinga. "The Second City: The Future of ‘Yes, and…’." Harvard Business School Case 921-007, July 2020.
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Francesca Gino

Negotiation, Organizations & Markets
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