Yes, and …

CONNECTING IMPROV AND P2

 

YES

“Yes” means Appreciation, Acceptance, Acknowledgment.

It does not mean Agreement.

and …

The “And” is adding to, building off, providing the next step

PHRASE TO LEAD WITH

What I like about your idea is ... AND ...

QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF

  1. When leading a group, when might the attitude of “Yes, and…” be important?

  2. What effect might the “Yes, and…” attitude have on your relationships and day to day interactions?

REMEMBER

  1. “And” is inclusive and keeps the interaction going. It’s like addition and multiplication.

  2. “But” is exclusive and eliminates ideas. It’s like subtraction and division.

  3. As you use the “Yes, and..” process, you become less attached to your own ideas and more open to other possibilities.