The Second City

The Second City has produced some of the most unforgettable satire and influential comedians of the last sixty years. Its pioneering methods inspire the mindsets and behaviors that lead to rapid innovation and incomparable content. Second City Works, the corporate education and entertainment arm of the world-renowned comedy theatre, uses those same methods to create professional development, content, and events that drive personal growth and organisational improvement.

Learning works best when you’re laughing.

Our professional development programs combine interactive exercises, facilitated debriefs, and practical application to get people excited about learning. That first-hand experience helps participants internalise better ways to communicate, collaborate, and innovate—all while building comfort with risk and change.

Corporate entertainment that isn’t an oxymoron.

We craft events that are interactive, educational, and hilarious. Whether it's a Leadership Summit, Sales Meeting, or Association Conference, our top-tier comedic writers and performers work closely with clients to bring information to life and make people laugh—so messages are heard and acted on.

Improvising Radical Candor

Designed to help teams learn how to manage even the most heated moments at work with agency, grace, and humour, Improvising Radical Candor combines the insights of Kim Scott’s Radical Candor with the innovative and experiential learning expertise of Second City Works. We offer a suite of immersive, experiential learning programs, including live events and digital content that make learning to give and receive guidance fun.

End the buzzword buzzkill with Real Biz Shorts

Real Biz Shorts is a licensed video content library that uses laughter to cut through jargon so your messages connect. We’ve co-created these videos with hundreds of organisations to address only the most relevant topics. Over 300 of the Fortune 1000 have used Real Biz Shorts to increase retention and inspire action around Ethics + Compliance and talent development challenges.