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YungUnitee Online Courses Professional Development Business Skills Saying "Yes, and" Instead of "No"

Saying "Yes, and" Instead of "No"

Created by: HSI - Health & Safety Institute Top Author
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Last Updated 04/2023
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What you'll learn

Have you ever been to an improv show? Or even taken an improv class yourself? One of the cardinal rules of improv is NEVER say "no." Your improv partner says, "I see you've caught a bug that makes you dance!" If you say, "No, I haven't," it stops the show in its tracks. It gives the other person nothing to work with. A better answer to this scenario is, "Yes! And it's contagious." Now the other person has something to work with-they've caught the dancing bug as well. And the show can go on. Now, you might be wondering what on earth this has to do with you and how you communicate in your workplace. Well, it turns out that "Yes, and" instead of "no" isn't just helpful in improv comedy. It's actually a great tool to keep ideas and conversations flowing in any scenario, including at work. In this course, we'll explain how this works.

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One of the cardinal rules of improv is to never say "no." If your improv partner says, "I see you've caught a bug that makes you dance!" and you answer, "No, I haven't," it stops the show in its tracks and gives the other person nothing to work with. "Yes! And it's contagious" gives them something to build on, and the show can go on. This course explains why the same principle applies to how you communicate in your workplace.

What this course covers:

  • The improv rule against saying "no" and why a flat refusal stops a scene
  • How the "Yes, and" response gives the other person something to work with
  • Why "Yes, and" is not just useful in improv comedy
  • How it keeps ideas and conversations flowing in any scenario, including at work

It suits anyone who wants to communicate in a way that keeps ideas and conversations moving.

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Frequently Asked Questions

This course is designed for employees who need to complete Saying "Yes, and" Instead of "No" training

Yes. This course is designed to meet applicable federal requirements and commonly mandated state standards. Always confirm specific state or industry requirements with your local regulations.

The course takes approximately 4 minutes to complete and can be paused and resumed at any time.

No. This course does not include a certificate of completion.

Yes. You can assign this course to individuals or groups using Coggno’s LMS, or purchase multiple seats for your team.

Yes. This course can be exported for delivery in most learning management systems (SCORM compatible).

Yes. The course is fully self-paced and available 24/7.

Yes. This course includes a knowledge check to reinforce learning and verify completion.

Learners have lifetime access from the date of purchase.

Yes. A preview is available so you can review the course format and content before purchasing.

Yes. Content is reviewed and updated as regulations and best practices change.

Yes. This course is available for free with an active Prime Subscription.

Yes. Refund requests can be submitted within 30 days of purchase.
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