Corporate Improv Training

Corporate & Educational Team Building – Serious Fun.

If you’re looking for a corporate training experience that’s both engaging and transformative, The Outcasters’ improvisation-based training program, INFLUENTIAL INTERACTIONS is the perfect choice. Joe’s high-energy, interactive programs teach the core principles of collaborative problem-solving, trust-building, and effective communication—skills that will immediately elevate your team’s performance.

Led by Joe Hammer, an expert in both improv and business development, as well as author of THE IMPROV EDGE and BLANK TO BRILLIANT, your organization will gain practical, real-world strategies that drive results. Joe has been empowering progressive companies for decades, helping them unlock their full potential. With his extensive experience and proven track record, you can be confident that your team will leave with tangible tools to enhance their communication, collaboration, and creativity.

Unlike comedians trying to break into corporate training, Joe is a recognized business development speaker, author, and entertainer, offering specialized EXCELeration Programs to forward-thinking organizations and entrepreneurs. Your team will not only improve their communication and problem-solving skills—they’ll also gain the confidence to tackle challenges and collaborate seamlessly.

To see how Joe’s programs have made an impact with his audiences and clients, check out the testimonials at ThatSmallBusinessGuy.com and YourImprovCoach.com. Let us help your workplace thrive by strengthening your team’s listening, communication, and collaboration skills—skills that truly make a difference!

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Improvisation isn’t just about being funny on stage—it’s about mastering the art of collaboration and learning how to build off others’ ideas to create something bigger than the sum of its parts. By harnessing the collective strength of a group, we become more productive, innovative, and connected. 

At its core, improv combines sharp communication skills, mental agility, creative problem-solving, and playful teamwork—all of which are essential in the workplace. Instead of being used in front of a sold-out crowd, these skills are applied in the conference room, the boardroom, and every meeting in between.

Worried your team is too shy? Perfect! 

Is your team a bit rowdy? Even better!

Whether you’re focused on team development, public speaking, or building better communication, the most successful professionals are those who communicate effectively. Our INFLUENTIAL INTERACTIONS workshop will unlock your team’s potential and unleash the power of improvisation in their communications. Our goal is to empower strong, positive, and creative communication at every level of your organization.

INFLUENTIAL INTERACTIONS is tailored specifically to your group’s size, needs, and dynamics. Your team will learn improv techniques, skills, and strategies that can be immediately applied in their everyday work. Expect stronger teamwork, more effective collaboration, innovative brainstorming, and a boost in problem-solving abilities.

Our applied improv training is perfect for a variety of events, including:

  • Employee Orientation & Training
  • Team Building Sessions
  • Annual Meetings
  • Conference Break-Out Sessions
  • Health / Wellness Events
    Retreats
  • Brainstorming / Ideation Sessions
  • And much more!

Ready to empower your team with the tools they need to collaborate and thrive? Let us help you tap into the power of improv and take your business to the next level!

No matter what your industry, we can create the right program for you. Our current clients’ industries include:

  • Hospitality & Tourism
  • Hotels & Restaurants
  • Attractions & Entertainment
  • Telecommunications
  • Healthcare
  • Associations
  • Construction/Housing
  • Higher/Vocational Education
  • IT

INFLUENTIAL INTERACTIONS is completely portable. We can lead training on-site, virtually or at our training center in North Scottsdale. Get started with a Free Workshop Consultation by completing the form.

Using Improv to Teach Soft Skills is No Joke… We’ll Take the Boredom Out of Your Boardroom! Contact us and put us to work in your organization!

Banner Health

The executive staff at Banner Health Care enjoyed THE IMPROV EDGE Improv Training with Joe Hammer

Joe and his team provided a very fun and impactful experience for our executive team. I immediately saw everyone highly engaged in the art of improv and the perspective it brings to us as leaders. What a fun and valuable lesson to listen carefully before responding while having a ton of fun along the way. I would highly recommend this experience for a team!
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Lamont Yoder, CEO
Banner Baywood, Gateway and Heart Hospitals and Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center
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The folks at Fingerpaint Ad Agency got creative at The Outcasters Improv Training Center with Joe Hammer

The team and I had a fantastic time with The Outcasters. The team was very trepidatious about doing improv and the Outcasters created a safe space to the team to let their guards down and get into the exercises. They also chose exercises that we can use in our day-to-day work. In fact, several team members incorporated the game, "story in :30, :15 :07" in writing some social posts for Twitter. All in all, those who hadn’t done improv before said that it was not what they were expecting and they had a great time!
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Joanna Friel & Fingerpaint Teammates
2021 Med Ad News Agency of the Year | Category 1
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Need more assurance Joe is the right choice for your training needs? Check out the testimonials from his clients and students!

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Joe Hammer has been actively presenting powerful personal and business development seminars and entertainment programs for decades. Complimenting his books, THE IMPROV EDGE and BLANK TO BRILLIANT, Joe’s improv classes and workshops deliver high-impact content from his extensive training with Magnet Theater, Upright Citizen’s Brigade and Impro Theatre, including disciplines with fellow improv authors, Mick Napier of The Annoyance Theater and Will Hines of UCB.

Joe’s classes go beyond simple improv games; you’ll discover practical and constructive principles of both short and long form improvisation – all while enjoying ample stage time, personalized coaching and considerate feedback. There’s something new in every class!

And it’s all taught in a safe, respectful, and non-judgmental setting. No egos. No harassment. No criticism. Just progressive improv training in a positive environment!

Meet the Outcasters' Chameleon Mascot, Banter!

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As a perceptive chameleon, Banter recognizes the importance of being adaptable. Banter came to be the Outcasters’ mascot after trying to find a place to cool off from the blazing Arizona sun. He stumbled inside a drop-in improv class and, after seeing what The Outcasters were all about, he quickly realized he was home! Whether you’re an experienced improviser, just beginning your improv journey, or attending one of our shows, Banter invites you to join us!