Paul Z Jackson is a leader in the application of improvisation around the world. Co-founder and 10-year President of the Applied Improvisation Network, he designs and leads projects, workshops and training programmes that transform lives by developing collaborative skills.He draws on his experiences in journalism, comedy production and the BBC to create impactful, story-rich events that connect directly to the needs of the participants.His passion for bringing out the best in people has led to work as a mentor, coach and trainer of trainers and facilitators. After ten years experience as a journalist, he took an interest in improvisation and comedy, setting up a series of performing groups that nurtured many now-famous talents.A graduate of Oxford University, he is author or co-author of several books on Applied Improvisation, training and coaching, including The Solutions Focus – Making Coaching and Change SIMPLE, rated as one of the Top 30 business books of the year in the USA, Impro Learning, 58½ Ways To Improvise In Training, The Inspirational Trainer, Easy and the new Let’s Improv!.Clients for his extensive corporate work include P&G, Crossrail, Amex, Tate, Lush and Google; and Paul has taught and lectured at the London Actors Centre, the CIPD, Imperial and London Business Schools, Cranfield and Ashridge schools of management.Paul is an inspirational consultant, coach and facilitator.  Audiences at conferences around the world and readers of his books benefit from his expertise in strategy, leadership, teamwork, creativity and innovation.  More information here: www.impro.org.uk Contact: paul@impro.org.uk