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Welcome to the Cohort Team Hub - the one-stop-shop for all things freestyle FORM!
Our mission
The Vibe
Unique Purpose of Cohort (FORM)
About the cohort experience
What is a freestyle+ cohort experience?
Why the cohort experience?
Desired outcomes
Goals
The overarching goal: Participants develop the habit of improvising for "20 minutes a day to keep the funk away."
Objectives
The overarching objective: Promoting accountability and adoption through cohort engagement
Instructional Outline
Session
Objective
Instructional Strategy
1
Live virtual Kick-Off session
The initial kick-off sets the tone for the entire cohort experience by setting expectations and giving a clear explanation of what participants can expect to gain from it. This is an important step in ensuring participants are fully committed and engaged in the program.
The objective of this session is for participants get acquainted with their SQUAD teams, and give them all the tools they need to confidently participate in all aspects of the FORM cohort experience.
Highlight these reasons for participation:
• WHAT: develop daily improv habit and practice (20 mins)
• WHY: gain tools to improve mental well-being
◦ less stress
◦ more resilient
◦ more creative
◦ more joyful
◦ improved focus
◦ improved mood
Highlight these expectations: (adapted from studio promises)
• yes, and
• stay curious
• follow the joy
• support one another
2
K-1 Asynchronous messaging and conversations in Slack (or comparable app)
Expand on the core principles of improvisation, including "yes, and," staying curious, following the joy, and supporting one another. Preview science of improv articles and videos.
Sharing the Science of Improv:
• Dr. Limb's TED Talk
Games
• Yes, and games
• Personal story sharing
3
Live virtual Touchpoint 1
”Improv Thinking”
Improvisational thinking is the practice of engaging the creative expression in your brain by listening, collaborating, staying positive, and being open to new ideas.
• Dr. Limb-freestyle+ Video
• Pattern interrupt game(s)
4
1-2 Asynchronous messaging and conversations in Slack (or comparable app)
Reinforce improv thinking and preview finding opportunities for improv every day.
Focus on building creative confidence, but not overthinking.
Games/Challenges that quiet the self-monitoring and enhance self-expression.
5
Live virtual Touchpoint 2
”Improv Everyday”
Help participants identify instances of improv in their everyday lives and how to take advantage of those opportunities.
Focus on identifying opportunities for improv thinking in real-world scenarios.
Where can self-expression be cultivated?
6
2-3 Asynchronous messaging and conversations in Slack (or comparable app)
Reinforce everyday improv through real-world challenges.
Focus on improv challenges for real-world application.
Think “challenge cards”, visual text image (with alt text).
Example: “Play Another Way to Say” by using an alternative name or phrase in conversation
7
Live virtual Touchpoint 3
”Improv Habit”
The objective of this session is to identify, predict, and address the barriers to building a daily improv practice habit. Additionally, we will collectively brainstorm potential solutions to these barriers.
• In groups, discuss the barriers:
◦ physical
◦ emotional
◦ social
◦ other?
• Brainstorm solutions
• Summarize key takeaways and preview upcoming sessions
8
3-C Asynchronous messaging and conversations in Slack (or comparable app)
Reinforce improv thinking and daily practice of improv playing.
Participants will be empowered to created there own improv challenges.
*We can collect these in a form and use Canva AI or Canva’s auto populate feature to create them as text images.
9
Live virtual
Curtain Call session
The objective of the curtain call is to solidify the group's connection, celebrate the accomplishments of participants, encourage ongoing participation in the Freestyle+ community, and provide opportunities for participants to share and receive feedback.
Fun an lively celebration
Awards. Freestyle+ curated awards, but a greater emphasis on participant to participant awards.
Lots of opportunities to hear from the participants
Last hooray with the community, so make it more about connection.
Invite participants to continue to be part of freestyle+ community
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Live Session General Outline 3
Section
Description
Week 1 (Mon) Kickoff
Week 2 (Tue)
Week 3 (Tue)
Week 4 (Tue)
1
Welcome + Check-in
Participants are greeted and given an opportunity to introduce themselves and check in with the facilitator and each other. It is a way to establish a positive and supportive environment and set the tone for the rest of the session.
2
Warmup game (all)
To start each cohort session, play a warm-up game that is easy and accessible to everyone, regardless of experience level. The game should create a low-pressure environment and encourage engagement and interaction among participants.
3
Small group game(s)
Played in breakouts, small group games are used for participants to practice and apply improv concepts. This helps them get to know each other and not feel shy.
Be sure to demo the gameplay in the larger group before sending off to breakouts.
Examples: Sound Ball, Headlines, Everybody Go
4
Debrief
Help participants reflect on what they noticed, share thoughts, and find ways to improve. It's important to always connect back to the improv thinking concepts.
5
Sharing game
In a sharing game, participants share something personal about themselves without putting on a character. They get to choose what they share.
Examples: Fun fact about me, Memory Lanes, One Minute Story
6
Debrief
Help participants reflect on what they noticed, share thoughts, and find ways to improve. It's important to always connect back to the improv thinking concepts.
7
Main Topic
The main topic is where the faciliplayer sets up the main takeaway for the participants. It may vary by session and client learning objectives.
Examples: Improv Thinking, Science of Improv, Everyday Improv, Storytelling
8
Discussion
The discussion section is like a debrief, but it is more focused on the topic of the session and gives participants a chance to share. The facilitator is not the only expert in the room; instead, they work collaboratively with the participants to share best practices.
9
Commitments
Participants making a promise, even if it's small, to follow through on something related to the program. Participants can share their commitment in small groups, in the chat feature, or, if time allows, say it out loud to the whole group. This helps them stay accountable and motivated to keep improving.
Example: “to say yes more”, “reply to 3 people in the slack channel this week”
10
Wrap-up + Challenge
The conclusion of a cohort session, during which the facilitator summarizes what was learned and issues a specific challenge to the participants. The challenge should be a specific way to apply what they learned to their everyday lives, and is meant to motivate participants to continue practicing and developing their improvisational skills.
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Cohort Connects General Outline
Section
Description/Purpose
Example
1
Welcome + Check-in
Participants are greeted and given an opportunity to introduce themselves and check in with the facilitator and each other. It is a way to establish a positive and supportive environment and set the tone for the rest of the session.
Ice breaker question in chat: What’s the best thing you ate last week?
Traffic Light
2
Small group game(s)
Played in breakouts, small group games are used for participants to practice and apply improv concepts. This helps them get to know each other and not feel shy.
Be sure to demo the gameplay in the larger group before sending off to breakouts.
Examples: Sound Ball, Headlines, Everybody Go
Repeat former playbook game
3
Warmup game (all)
To start each cohort session, play a warm-up game that is easy and accessible to everyone, regardless of experience level. The game should create a low-pressure environment and encourage engagement and interaction among participants.
New game that all can play!
4
RECAP
Slide to recap the previous weeks since full group connect
interactive poll?
5
Debrief
Help participants reflect on what they noticed, share thoughts, and find ways to improve. It's important to always connect back to the improv thinking concepts.
small groups breakout discussion
6
Sharing game
In a sharing game, participants share something personal about themselves without putting on a character. They get to choose what they share.
Examples: Fun fact about me, Memory Lanes, One Minute Story
sharing within theme??
Word cloud to get topics related to learnings
7
Debrief
Help participants reflect on what they noticed, share thoughts, and find ways to improve. It's important to always connect back to the improv thinking concepts.
8
Reflection
The main topic is where the faciliplayer sets up the main takeaway for the participants. It may vary by session and client learning objectives.
Examples: Improv Thinking, Science of Improv, Everyday Improv, Storytelling
QUESTIONS to the group.
to solicit deeper reflection.
9
Discussion
The discussion section is like a debrief, but it is more focused on the topic of the session and gives participants a chance to share. The facilitator is not the only expert in the room; instead, they work collaboratively with the participants to share best practices.
10
Commitments
Participants making a promise, even if it's small, to follow through on something related to the program. Participants can share their commitment in small groups, in the chat feature, or, if time allows, say it out loud to the whole group. This helps them stay accountable and motivated to keep improving.
Example: “to say yes more”, “reply to 3 people in the slack channel this week”
11
Wrap-up + Challenge
The conclusion of a cohort session, during which the facilitator summarizes what was learned and issues a specific challenge to the participants. The challenge should be a specific way to apply what they learned to their everyday lives, and is meant to motivate participants to continue practicing and developing their improvisational skills.
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Content Descriptions
Async Content Outline
Instructional Design Notes:
Brainstorm: Real-World Challenge Cards
Brainstorm: Client Onboarding
Suggested Intake Questions:
About Company/Client
About Participants
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