Applied Improvisation Network Resources

Welcome to the Applied Improvisation Network Resource hub. Below you will find a collection of free tools, research, and media dedicated to the practice and expansion of our favorite field: Applied Improvisation.

Our Public Resources

These resources are available to the global community to support the study and application of improvisation in various fields.

• AIN's Delphi Study – Explore the foundational research that defines the standards and pillars of Applied Improvisation.

• Applied Improvisation Magazine – Digital issues featuring practitioner stories, academic articles, and global case studies. Visit our article database to view our comprehensive list of articles. 

• AIN Open Space Sessions – Join free online virtual sessions with other improvisers in our community.

• AIN Watch Party – Global virtual gathering where applied improvisation practitioners watch a short conference session or presentation together, engage in mindful breakout room discussions, and participate in a Q&A with the speakers.

• AIN YouTube Channel – Our video library of conference highlights, talks, keynotes, and practitioner interviews.

Archived Resources & Articles

These resources have been retrieved from the Applied Improvisation Network's digital archive. Originally published on past AIN webpages, these historical articles and records have been preserved to document the evolution of our practices, events, and organizational history. Please note that some references or links within these older texts may no longer be active.

• Academic Research and Other Publications Related to Improvisation in Business (Katherine Lawrence, 2005)

• E-Improvisation (Brent McKnight, 2001)

• I Love Us! (Kat Koppett, 2004)

• Improvise to Innovate (Mary Crossan, 2004)

• My Improv Odyssey: A Personal Journal (Jerry Kail, 2004)

• Ping Pong: An Activity (Paul Z Jackson, 2004)

• Structure and Freedom: Incorporating improvisational beliefs into an improv-for-business, business (Gary Hirsch, 2004)

• Teamwork Through Team Play: Strengthening Team Understanding and Relationships through Improv Theater Games (Izzy Gesell, 2004)

• Why Are You Wearing That Parachute? (Robin McCulloch, 2004)