Connecting and Influencing with Humour
Did you know that 1 in 4 employees would consider changing jobs if there isn’t enough laughter at work? Humor isn’t just pleasant—it’s essential for a positive team atmosphere. It fosters connection, reduces tension, and creates a safe environment where people feel free to be themselves, make mistakes, and stay open to learning. Especially in teams working on new skills or navigating change, humor is a powerful tool.
Humor also helps bring up difficult topics and offer critical feedback in a light, non-threatening way. But in a time when humor is increasingly scrutinized, it’s important to understand where the boundaries lie—and how to use humor in a respectful, inclusive manner.
Learning Objectives of This Interactive Workshop:
- How humor works in the brain and why it acts as such a powerful social glue
- How to use humor effectively and safely in conversations, collaboration, and feedback
- Where the limits of humor lie in the workplace and how to avoid humor backfiring
- How humor contributes to a socially safe and motivating work environment
Afterwards, you’ll understand the psychological foundation of humor and know how to use it consciously to influence team atmosphere, collaboration, and communication—both at work and at home.
Target Audience:
For everyone in the organization: from employees to managers, from team leaders to executives. Humor only truly works when everyone is involved. This interactive workshop is offered in-company to teams, departments, or entire organizations. This topic also pairs well with others—such as workshops on creating a socially safe workplace.
