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No Joke, Improv Helps This Planner Build Better Communities

Phil Green, AICP, talks about how improvisational techniques can help strengthen active listening skills, boost confidence, and lead to a lot more fun at work.

June 26, 2025

By Meghan Stromberg

Phil Green, AICP, talks about how improvisational techniques can help strengthen active listening skills, boost confidence, and lead to a lot more fun at work.

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