Question 1

What does corporate training look like at Change Through Play?

Accepted Answer

Every program follows our four-step process: Evaluate, Educate, Facilitate, and Celebrate. We begin with a consultation to understand your team's specific challenges and goals. Then we design a customized curriculum, deliver interactive unscripted training sessions, and follow up with resources and feedback to sustain momentum. No two programs are alike - everything is built around your organization.

Question 2

How much does corporate team building training cost in Portland?

Accepted Answer

Team building workshops start at $3,000 for groups of up to 20 people (half-day, 2-3 hours) or $150 per person. Full-day workshops start at $5,000. Corporate all-hands workshops for larger groups (20-200+ people) start at $3,500, with per-person pricing that decreases as your group size increases. Leadership training programs start at $350/hour for 1:1 coaching, and cohort programs range from $20,000 to $28,000 depending on scope. We publish all pricing transparently at changethroughplay.com/corporate.

Question 3

Do we need any improv experience for corporate training?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely not. Our corporate training programs are designed for non-performers - people who have never set foot on a stage. The goal is never to turn your team into improvisers. It's to use improvisation techniques as a vehicle for developing real workplace skills like active listening, communication, collaboration, and leadership presence.

Question 4

What is applied improvisation and how does it help teams?

Accepted Answer

Applied improvisation - sometimes called process improvisation - takes the core principles and exercises from improvisational theater and uses them to develop personal and professional skills. Research from the New York Times, ScienceDirect, and Johns Hopkins Medicine shows that improv training improves communication, listening, empathy, decision-making under pressure, and brain function. Unlike traditional training, it works because participants learn by doing rather than watching or reading.

Question 5

Can you work with skeptical or reluctant team members?

Accepted Answer

Yes - and we do it regularly. Our facilitators are skilled at creating psychological safety so that even the most skeptical participants feel comfortable engaging. We never force anyone into uncomfortable situations, and we've found that skeptics are often the most surprised by how much they enjoy and benefit from the work. The exercises are unscripted and grounded in real workplace skills, not performance.

Question 6

Do you offer virtual or remote team building workshops?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We offer fully interactive virtual training programs at the same pricing as in-person sessions. Our virtual workshops are not pre-recorded or passive - they are live, customized, and highly interactive. We serve Portland metro companies as well as organizations with distributed or remote teams across North America.

Question 7

What size groups do you work with for team building and corporate training?

Accepted Answer

We work with groups from 10 to 200+ people. For team building workshops, ideal group size is 10-50 people. For company-wide all-hands workshops, we scale up to 200 or more by bringing additional facilitators - we never exceed 20 participants per facilitator, ensuring small-group intimacy even in large events. Leadership training cohorts typically run 10-20 participants.

Question 8

How far in advance should we book a corporate workshop?

Accepted Answer

We recommend booking at least 3-4 weeks in advance for standard team building workshops to allow time for our customization process. For larger all-hands events or multi-session leadership programs, 6-8 weeks lead time is ideal. That said, we can sometimes accommodate shorter timelines - contact us at info@changethroughplay.com to check availability.

Question 9

What is the difference between team building workshops and leadership training?

Accepted Answer

Team building workshops are typically single sessions (2-6 hours) designed for one department or team of 10-50 people, focused on building trust, communication, and collaboration skills. Leadership training is a multi-session program spanning weeks or months, designed to develop the specific skills managers and executives need: active listening, authentic presence, emotional intelligence, and confident decision-making. Leadership programs also include 1:1 coaching sessions and optional EQi emotional intelligence assessments.

Question 10

Do you offer improv classes for individuals in Portland?

Accepted Answer

Yes. In addition to our corporate training services, Change Through Play offers adult improv classes at our studio at 4905 SW Scholls Ferry Road in Portland, Oregon. Classes run for beginners through advanced students and focus on building confidence, communication, and connection. Visit changethroughplay.com/calendar for current class schedules and pricing.

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