The Agility Group’s Post

Who’s made a big difference in your career (or life)? I can still remember the day my good friends Kat Koppett and ★Rebecca Stockley insisted I check out Thiagi’s work in the training world. I had been happily teaching improvisation to business groups for a few years, feeling pretty good about myself (thanks to some inspiration from the legendary Keith Johnstone). But then came the game-changer: Thiagi. [Sivasailam Thiagarajan] Everything. Changed. If you know Thiagi, you know exactly what I’m talking about. If you don’t, let me be the Kat and Rebecca in your life: check out Thiagi! So when Richard Laible (my business partner) and I spent two days this month with Thiagi, Matthew Richter, and an awesome group of trainers, it was like reconnecting with a fountain of wisdom. I’ve had the privilege of learning from Thiagi and Matt several times over the years, and even co-facilitated some of their workshops. But this time, it was about refreshing, learning, and sharing it all with Richard. The workshop was packed with insight into teaching theories, engagement strategies, and how to empower participants to own their learning journey. Thiagi’s clever "Jolts" (have you tried "Twisty Hands"?) and his famous "Frame Games" (like the "Hello Game") made the days fly by. And let’s not forget the classic back-and-forth between Matt and Thiagi, whose lively discussions about learning theory added an extra layer of depth to the experience (with Matt name-dropping books and authors faster than anyone could keep up with!). But the real magic? Watching Thiagi demonstrate how to lead an activity like "By The Numbers." It’s a brilliant exercise that shows how a group tends to cling to the first answer they come up with—and how a well-timed debrief can reveal the value of searching beyond the obvious. After a few participants ran the activity, Thiagi stepped in and completely flipped the approach. Same activity, new delivery style. Mind. Blown. 💥 At The Agility Group, we’re always curious, always learning, and always seeking ways to inspire transformational change. We stand on the shoulders of giants like Thiagi, whose work continues to guide and shape what we do. How about you?  - Who has influenced the way you teach?  - Have you used any of Thiagi’s activities? How did they work for you? Links: The Thigai Group: https://www.thiagi.com/ By The Numbers Activity: https://lnkd.in/gSfuEQqc Keith Johnstone: https://lnkd.in/gtw8uJwY The Agility Group: https://lnkd.in/ghBy8H_3