Improv-Based Team Building Workshops That Create Real Connection
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What This Is
Laughter On Call delivers improv-based team building workshops designed to foster real human connection at work. This is our flagship offering and the foundation of everything we do.
Workshops are available in person, virtual, and hybrid formats and are intentionally designed for each team’s size, goals, and dynamics. No two sessions are the same.
Typical session lengths:
- In-person workshops usually range from 45 minutes to 3 hours
- Virtual and hybrid sessions typically range from 45 minutes to 90 minutes
We work with any group size and design flexible formats that fit seamlessly into your agenda.
Who It's For
- Siloed or disengaged teams
- Teams experiencing low morale or weak collaboration
- New hires and onboarding cohorts
- Remote or hybrid teams seeking meaningful connection
- Organizations looking for proven, people-centered engagement
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When It's a Good Fit
- When morale or collaboration is slipping
- Team celebrations and appreciation events
- Onboarding or team resets
- As a modern alternative to traditional, awkward team building
- As part of offsites, retreats, company-wide meetings, or recurring morale boosts
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The Challenge We Solve
Many team building activities feel uncomfortable, performative, or forgettable. Employees are often hesitant to participate, especially introverts or new team members, and the experience rarely translates into lasting connection.
Improv works because it is built on listening, responding, and supporting others in real time. It creates shared moments without pressure, competition, or embarrassment. By encouraging presence, improv allows teams to connect naturally, build trust quickly, and engage with one another as people rather than roles or titles.
Laughter On Call uses these principles intentionally to address silos, disengagement, cliques, and the challenge of bringing people together in authentic ways.
Our Flagship Experience: Happier Hours
Happier Hours are Laughter On Call’s signature team building workshops.
Interactive, high-energy, improv-based experiences led by highly empathetic facilitators who know how to make people feel comfortable quickly.
Key characteristics:
- Inclusive and judgment-free
- No one is put on the spot
- Participation scales naturally from large groups to smaller breakouts
- Designed for all personality types and experience levels
This is not about training comedians. It is about using improv principles to build connection, communication, and support in real workplace settings.
Each Happier Hour is intentionally designed through a pre-session intake, allowing for customizable emphases and tailored workshops. Focus areas may include collaboration, communication, trust, leadership presence, or a blend of outcomes depending on team needs.
What It Looks Like
Sessions are designed to build comfort and engagement gradually.
A typical experience may include:
- Light, welcoming warmups that lower guards and build energy
- Tailored activities aligned to team goals and group dynamics
- Culminating group moments that bring the full room together
Workshops are experiential, interactive, and engaging, blending real team building with meaningful insights. The emphasis is on shared laughter, genuine interaction, and being present with one another.
Teams frequently walk away with inside jokes, shared references, and a renewed sense of connection that carries back into daily work.
Outcomes Teams Experience
Teams consistently report:
- Stronger collaboration and trust
- Improved active listening and communication
- Greater engagement across roles and departments
- Easier connection between new and existing team members
- Increased presence and authenticity in group settings
Outcomes are reinforced through intentional session design and clear goals established before the workshop.
Proven and Trusted
Our methodology has deep academic and healthcare roots and was originally developed using improv to connect with Alzheimer’s patients. This foundation informs our empathetic, evidence-based approach to building human connection.
We have worked with hundreds of organizations across industries, earning trust from teams seeking team building that actually works.
People We’ve Made Laugh!
Frequently Asked Questions
Will this work for introverted or skeptical teams?
Yes. Our workshops are specifically designed to feel comfortable for introverts and skeptics. Participation is invitational, not forced, and people can ease in at their own pace.
Do participants need improv or performance experience?
No. No prior improv or performance experience is required. Activities are accessible and designed for everyday professionals.
How many people can participate?
We work with groups of all sizes, from small teams to large company-wide events. Formats scale based on group size and goals.
How long are sessions?
In-person sessions typically range from 45 minutes to 3 hours. Virtual and hybrid sessions usually range from 45 minutes to 90 minutes.
Do you offer virtual and hybrid team building?
Yes. We specialize in virtual and hybrid experiences and have extensive experience engaging remote and distributed teams.
Is this HR-safe?
Absolutely. All sessions are inclusive, professional, and designed for diverse teams and workplace environments.
How customizable is the experience?
Highly customizable. Every session is designed through a pre-session intake to align with your team’s goals, culture, and logistics.
