Transforming the Workplace through Applied Theatre

This book explores the use of applied theatre and drama in organisations and in executive education to support transformational learning and enhance professional practice. Writing from an applied theatre perspective, the authors explore the place and purpose of applied theatre approaches in supporting rich and deep learning and development. Examining both the benefits and tensions associated with using applied theatre in executive training and development, the authors show how an applied theatre approach creates new opportunities for applied theatre practitioners, consultants, managers and leaders in designing and delivering transformative learning for their staff. Real-world experiences from practitioners and clients are used throughout the book to apply practice to theory, giving concrete examples for readers to engage with.This book is an essential resource for theatre practitioners who conduct workplace and work-based training and development, as well as professionals responsible for executive, leadership and consultancy level professional learning within their organisations.

Elinor Vettraino is Associate Professor and Director of the Aston Centre for Enterprise, Coaching and Innovation, Aston University, Birmingham, UK. She is also Founder and Director of leadership and change consultancy Active Imagining, and Director of Akatemia CIC, specialists in team learning in organisations.Warren Linds is Associate Professor, Department of Applied Human Sciences, Concordia University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada. He has extensive experience in applied theatre and community development. This background has been critical to his teaching approach where he brings practical experiences and theoretical approaches together.