Management Development Review · 1993 · 69 citations · 0 references
HumanitiesInstructionTeachingDramaInteractive MediaInterpersonal CommunicationEducational DramaTheatre In EducationDrama-based LearningInterpersonal Communication Skills TrainingInterpersonal Skills DevelopmentInterpersonal Skills TrainingRole Play In EducationRole-play LearningWorkshop PedagogyWorkshop Processes
Points out that the success or failure of a business can depend on the quality of the interpersonal relationships within it, and that three‐quarters of a manager′s time may be spent on such interactions. Details a new approach to improving interpersonal skills, based on drama as a learning medium. Suggests that such a technique has many advantages over role‐play and video, and outlines a workshop session, using this technique, and its rationale.