Avoid Burnout Through Play

Applied Improv colleagues Gary Ware and Jeff Henry are interviewed for an article by Jyoti Jani Patel about how play reduces burnout.

Ware says, “It’s due to the low-stakes nature of play. Engaging in playful activities together creates a sense of psychological safety which results in enhanced collaboration, and a more open, communicative culture.”

Sometimes, the word “play” centered on work activities scares leadership. If that’s true in your organization, substitute the word “game” or “games”.

Here’s the full article, and it’s a good one:

https://www.forbes.com/sites/jyotijanipatel/2023/11/27/playfulness-at-work-is-the-solution-to-burnout-we-want-and-need/?sh=132451404654