ABSTRACT
“Status” is another very central concept from improvisational theatre that can be widely applied in the domain of training and leadership. Status behaviour is something that we “do,” as opposed to social status, which is something we “have.” Status behaviour always takes place when people interact, and usually unconsciously. In fact, we are constantly monitoring ourselves and others for status indicators. Body language, voice, verbal language, and how we deal with space and time all communicate the status of every one of us. However, our status is not fixed; rather, it changes constantly according to our fascinating relations to one another. This chapter is about how we can adapt our own status to the situation at hand, and how we can consciously apply status behaviour ourselves in our professional lives.
