Melissa
Dinwiddie
Innovation Strategist & Keynote Speaker at Creative Sandbox Solutions™
"Yes, And: Building High-Performing Developer Teams with Creativity, Collaboration, and Play"
"Yes, And: Building High-Performing Developer Teams with Creativity, Collaboration, and Play"
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Session: Yes, And: Building High-Performing Developer Teams with Creativity, Collaboration, and Play
Discover how improv and creativity can transform developer team dynamics. In this hands-on workshop, learn practical tools to foster connection, improve communication, and unlock innovation. Through interactive exercises, explore how to build psychological safety and cultivate a culture of collaboration—essential ingredients for high-performing tech teams. Walk away with strategies you can apply immediately to your work environment.Key Takeaways
- Learn how to use improv principles to foster trust and psychological safety within developer teams.
- Gain practical tools for improving communication and collaboration in dynamic tech environments.
- Discover creative methods to unlock innovation and problem-solving potential within teams.
- Understand the role of play in building resilient, high-performing teams.
- Take home actionable strategies to create a culture where creativity and inclusivity thrive.
Bio
Melissa is an innovation strategist & keynote speaker who leverages her background as a professional artist, Juilliard-trained dancer, and improviser to help leaders and teams to Create the Impossible™. She's catalyzed transformation for clients like Google, Meta, and Salesforce. Melissa designs memorable experiences that strengthen connection, communication, and creativity while having fun. A graduate of UC Berkeley and the University of Birmingham, England, she’s the author of The Creative Sandbox Way™ and specializes in helping analytical minds tap their creative potential to build resilient, high-performing teams. When not transforming corporate cultures, Melissa can be found making art or attempting ukulele-and-bass duets with herself.