Applied theatre in corporate training: Learning through participation

Abstract

Purpose

This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies.

Design/methodology/approach

This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context.

Findings

Experiential learning offers a powerful way for companies to enhance training efforts relating to different areas. Through applied theater in corporate training, employees as participants or audience members can draw from the performance to utilize feelings and emotions alongside intellect to better understand and find novel solutions to problems facing the firm.

Originality/value

The briefing saves busy executives, strategists and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.

Citation

(2023), "Applied theatre in corporate training: Learning through participation", Development and Learning in Organizations, Vol. 37 No. 2, pp. 26-29. https://doi.org/10.1108/DLO-12-2022-0251