About this session
The Director's Chair: Give Clear Creative Direction is a 90-minute to half-day workshop for anyone who briefs others and wants to give clear direction without taking over. It runs live online or in person with professional actors.
Participants direct actors through a short scene, one take at a time, and see straight away how the clarity of a brief changes the result.
Participants leave with a simple way to brief the outcome, give useful notes and leave room for other people's expertise.
What your people take away
- Direct professional actors through successive takes
- See how clearer direction changes the result
- Brief the outcome, not every detail
- Give short, specific notes between attempts
- Leave room for other people's expertise
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What each length covers
90 minutes
Direct a scene, take by takeParticipants direct professional actors through a short scene and see how each brief changes the take. They practice describing the outcome they want instead of every move.
- Direct professional actors through successive takes
- Brief the outcome, not every detail
Covers 2 of 4 parts: Direct professional actors through successive takes and Brief the outcome, not every detail.
Half day
Brief, give notes and apply itAdds practice giving short notes between takes and rewriting a real brief from work. Participants leave with a briefing approach they can use straight away.
- Direct professional actors through successive takes
- Brief the outcome, not every detail
- Give short, specific notes between takes
- Apply it to a real brief
Covers all 4 parts.
What’s covered
Direct professional actors through successive takes
Every length- Watch the first takeActors perform a short workplace scene with minimal direction so the group sees a starting point.
- Give your first directionParticipants take turns directing the actors and watch how each instruction changes the scene.
- Notice what worksThe group compares takes to see which directions helped and which confused.
Brief the outcome, not every detail
Every length- Describe the effect you wantParticipants practice describing the result they want rather than every move.
- Trust the performer's choicesActors show how they respond when given a clear purpose and room to interpret.
- Compare tight and open briefsThe group runs the same scene with a detailed brief and an outcome brief and compares the results.
Give short, specific notes between takes
Half day only- Keep notes short and actionableParticipants practice giving one or two clear notes after each take.
- Build on what is workingDirectors learn to name what to keep before asking for a change.
Apply it to a real brief
Half day only- Rewrite a real briefParticipants rework a brief they will give at work using the outcome-first approach.
- Test it with a partnerA colleague reads the brief and explains what they would do, showing what is still unclear.
Tools and materials
- Short scene scripts
- Director's notes card
- Outcome brief template
- Take comparison sheet
- Real brief rewrite worksheet
Who it’s for
- Managers and team leads who delegate
- Marketing, creative and agency-facing teams
- Project leads briefing suppliers or colleagues
- Anyone who wants briefs to land the first time
How booking works
- Book online. Create a free Workbliss profile, then pay with session credits, by card or by invoice.
- Pick a date. Choose a date at least 14 days ahead, or book now and set the date later.
- Choose your expert. Within 3 working days, we send you profiles of the experts available for your date.
- We deliver it. Your expert is briefed on your people and goals, then runs the session live online or at your site.
Questions about The Director's Chair: Give Clear Creative Direction
How long is The Director's Chair: Give Clear Creative Direction?
The Director's Chair: Give Clear Creative Direction runs as 90 minutes or half day. You choose the length when you book. A 90-minute session covers Direct professional actors through successive takes and Brief the outcome, not every detail. A half-day session adds Give short, specific notes between takes and Apply it to a real brief.
Can The Director's Chair: Give Clear Creative Direction be delivered online or in person?
Yes, both. It runs live online, so every office can join at the same time, or in person at your site, in any country.
How do we book The Director's Chair: Give Clear Creative Direction?
Create a free Workbliss profile with your work email, then open The Director's Chair: Give Clear Creative Direction to see the price for each length and book it. You can pay with session credits, by card or by invoice, and choose a date at least 14 days ahead, or set it later.
Who leads the session?
A vetted Workbliss expert, briefed on your people, culture and goals before the session. After you book, we send you profiles of the experts available for your date within 3 working days, so you can choose who leads it.
Can it be tailored to our company?
Yes. Every session is shaped around your goals, your people and the benefits you already offer, and delivered by experts in your people’s languages.