The following article was originally published by The Columbus Dispatch The skills that served Karen Hough best during her tech-company career were those learned in a completely different life -- when she was an improv comedian. Instant problem-solving, creativity and collaboration were required when she was on stage at the Second City in Chicago -- just as when she was in sales meetings and presentations years later. "I was able to do some things better than people assumed I could," said Hough, who had no experience in network engineering when she entered the field. "Improv changes the way you live your life, the way you interact with people everywhere." The following article was originally published by Knowledge@Wharton What on earth is going on — a wild party game? Not quite. The exercise forms part of a seminar organized last month by ImprovEdge, a New York City training firm, which uses the techniques of improvisational theater for executive development. Weird as it might initially seem, the "bunny" exercise has a point. It forces all the people in the circle constantly to be on their toes — you never know when you might have to become the bunny's teeth or ears — and to respond quickly, together with others, to a sudden development. As Frances Barney-Knutsen, a founder of ImprovEdge, says: "In business you often face situations where you have to think and act quickly. Improvisational theater is great at helping you learn how to do that." The following article was originally published by Columbus Business First ImprovEdge ... training functions engage participants in improvisational performances designed to shake up status quo business processes. "I put myself on the line so nobody can sit back and judge. Even if they're laughing at someone else, it won't be long before they're standing up in front."   There are no future events currently scheduled.