Team building workshop through applied improvisation
facilitated by Bogdan Grigore · founder & lead facilitator Improvizatie.ro
Laughing together is the shortest path between two colleagues. The workshop uses games that build trust, break down barriers between departments and create the inside jokes the team will repeat for months afterwards. Facilitated by Bogdan Grigore, since 2008, for teams of 6 to 100+ people.
Who it is for
- Newly formed teams or teams after a reorganisation, who have not yet "gelled".
- Departments that do not communicate well with each other: silos, tensions, information that does not flow.
- Hybrid or remote teams who rarely meet face to face.
- Tired teams, before a sprint or an important project, who need energy and reconnection.
- Companies that want a follow-up after a classic team building event, so the effect does not evaporate in two weeks.
- Large groups, such as an internal conference or company event, from 100 people upwards.
Read more: Team building lasts as long as it lasts. Culture is built more often. (in Romanian) →
What actually happens
- Wax Museum (30 minutes): trains teamwork, role sharing and rapid planning. Teams of 6 recreate a famous historical event in 5 frozen scenes using their own bodies, like statues in a wax museum. The other teams guess which event it is.
- Brief Encounters: Big Talk (15-20 minutes). Trains rapid mutual discovery. Each person gets a ticket with a question, finds a partner, answers and swaps tickets, repeated several times, from over 80 possible questions.
- Story on stage in 6. Trains project team style collaboration: listening, building on others, information flow. Six participants each get a sentence starter and build the story together, in turn.
What a session looks like
| Duration | Number of participants | Space required | Online or in person | What you get afterwards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 hours (standard format): for large groups or a full day event, sessions are combined | from 6 to 100+ | a room clear of furniture, where people can move | both, at the same price | professional photos + debrief linked to the real dynamics of the team |
Price details and subscription structure on the pricing page.
What it is NOT
- It is not comedy theatre: no one is judged on how funny they are.
- It is not stand-up: no one is made to "perform" alone in front of colleagues, without a safety net.
- It does not last a year from a single day: that is why the subscription format exists, with repeated sessions.
- It does not mean everyone is "on stage" at the same time: many exercises are played in parallel, in pairs or small groups.
Frequently asked questions
What happens if someone in the team refuses to take part?
No one is forced to do an exercise. Anyone who does not want to can observe from outside, and most games have less exposed options for those who need more time to settle in.
Does it also work for remote or hybrid teams?
Yes. Sessions adapt fully for online, at the same price as in person, because the facilitation and design work stays the same regardless of format.
How long does the effect of a single team building event last?
Usually two to three weeks, after which the team gradually returns to its previous state. For a lasting effect, there is also the subscription option, with short sessions repeated throughout the year.
How is it different from a classic team building event, such as paintball or cooking workshops?
Applied improvisation works directly on communication, listening and trust, with a debrief that links the game to the real dynamics of the team: not just fun, but training with a purpose.
How large can the group be?
From 6 to over 100 people. For large groups, sessions are combined or more facilitators are brought in, depending on space and objective.
Can it be run as a single session, not just as a subscription?
Yes. It is available both as a single 2-hour session and as a subscription with a decreasing price per session. Details are on the pricing page.