The Radical Agreement Project (RA) is a recognized leader in corporate team building and soft skill development.
PROMO VIDEO
Get a sense for the fun and feel of an improv based workshop by watching our corporate training promo video!
Our Services In Bakersfield
Improv can be used to advance the development of any soft skill, common workshop focuses include:
Team Building / Communication / Creativity / Presentation Skills / Sales / Storytelling / Agility (In The Face Of The Unexpected) / Working with Difficult People / Collaboration / Listening / Staying In The Moment & Much More
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IN PERSON WORKSHOPS
Our 90-120 minute interactive workshops are perfect for teams of 6-20. For larger groups, multiple instructors can be provided to run concurrent workshops.
Engagements can include pre & post workshop exercises and materials. All workshops include extensive consultation with the workshop instructor.
Available anywhere in the continental US and Canada.
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INTERACTIVE LECTURES
Looking for a learning event that can address groups as large as 100 to 300 professionals? Our 60-90 minute interactive improv lectures engage large groups while sharing valuable workplace strategies.
Available anywhere in the continental US and Canada.
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LIVE COMEDY
ENTERTAINMENT
Looking to make the next quarterly meeting just a bit more bearable?
Whether you are in the market for an emcee, a stand up, sketch comedy or a live improv comedy show, we can get you the absolute best up and coming comedians for your event!
Available anywhere in the continental US and Canada.
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VIRTUAL WORKSHOPS
Our 60 minute online workshops work well for smaller groups of 6-12 participants and can be run on any video conferencing software.
Virtual workshops can include pre-workshop exercises, post workshop materials, and consultation with the workshop instructor.
Available anywhere a good internet connection is accessible.
Led by the best improv instructors
Improv is fun.
We take it seriously.
Thanks to RA's extensive contacts within the improv industry, only the best improv instructors will help facilitate your event in Bakersfield.
Rebecca Turcotte,
HR Director
"The Radical Agreement Project provides activities that allow a group to learn collaboration skills, by supporting their team members in a positive and uplifting way. It is also, therefore, a useful way of building team communication and cohesion, by helping people communicate in an open, honest and constructive way."
Dennis DiMaggio,
Chief Learning Officer
"Terry brings great insights to applying Improv principles to leadership, communication, and teamwork challenges."
Eran Arbel,
Asst Director Talent Management & Development
"Terry is absolutely fantastic! He gets people to participate, has great feedback, and fun exercises to move things along."
Michelle Fischer,
Director of Strategic Communications & HR
"Terry is great! He takes a very creative approach to solving common work place challenges. He has the ability to engage and bring a team together in a positive fashion with the objective of helping them to realize their full potential. He is fun to work with!"
Improv@Work
I had an interesting challenge come up with a corporate team on a retreat in Bakersfield, CA. Known for its proximity to extensive hiking trails near and through the Kern River Ranger District (of the Sequoia National Forest) the plan was for the team to take a light hike in the morning ending at a a mountain home managed by a nonprofit. Later that day I would lead the team in a improv based workshop focused on collaboration.
Great, I thought, this will be a blast!
Two weeks before the event was scheduled I sent an email to my contact that included advice on how to prepare the team for the workshop. One piece of advice that I almost thought unnecessary in this instance, was that everyone should wear clothing they feel comfortable moving in. I figured this was what they would be wearing anyway in order to go on their hike, so I almost didn't include it. I'm glad I did!
I got pushback! Couldn't the workshop be led while the team was in formal wear?
I was shocked! Formal wear? Who hikes in formal wear?
Well, in this case the team was spending the night in the home and the plan was to have the improv workshop, then a very fancy catered dinner and then they would role play a type of faux Academy Awards in which each team member would win awards according to their skills and reputation. (Don't ask me.)
I explained that I thought it sounded fun, but couldn't the team have the workshop while still in their hiking gear and change before dinner? The schedule was too tight for that, but I also suspect the EVP putting the experience together worried his team wouldn't want to stay in dusty hiking clothes too long. I suspect that because he said that to me directly.
I explained I could run the workshop but I would need to adjust some of the exercises so that no one would feel they couldn't participate in an exercise, or that it would be dangerous to do so. Dress shoes are notoriously slippery and high heels can lead to dangerous ankle sprains when combined with some improv exercises.
Instead I could offer more of a cerebral experience with most games being played while seated. My client agreed and the event went great! But it was dicey there for a bit.
Whenever I lead a corporate workshop I always prioritize safety. It can be tricky when a client has different priorities, but you can rest assured that when you work with The Radical Agreement Project your event will be fun, productive and above all else, safe.
Recommended Bakersfield Venues
The Padre Hotel
1702 18th Street,
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 427-4900
At the top of event venue management are institutions like The Padre. Modern, vibrant design housing the best amenities and audio visual technology. Your event will go off without a hitch here.
DoubleTree by Hilton
3100 Camino Del Rio Court,
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661) 323-7111
A fantastic choice for professional meetings of any size short of full blown conventions. An excellent team of support planners are at your disposal at this location.
Hourglass Hotel
2400 Camino Del Rio Court,
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661) 800-0009
The choice location for events that need to standout. Ample meeting space that is flexible and equipped with modern audio visual technology underlies the distinctive decor and on site attractions.
Other Bakersfield, CA, Improv Spots!
Interesting and passionate improv outfits exist in Bakersfield that can provide entertainment and education in the improv comedy arts.
This is the most consistent educational institution for improv in the greater Bakersfield area, offering a professional setting to learn and practice improv and experienced teachers to guide you on your journey.
A local improv performance committed to hosting frequent live performances of improv comedy for your entertainment!