# Event Details - **Event Name**: Creative Intelligence for Leaders & Innovators | Matías Avaca - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 15 Aug, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat, 15 Aug, 2026 at 01:00 pm - **Event Description**: Turn uncertainty into opportunity using applied improv. Learn how to use creativity to spot patterns, adapt fast & make reliable decisionsAbout this EventImagine playing chess while the board itself is moving faster than the pieces.Some problems can be solved by following an established process. Others change while we are trying to solve them.In these moments, we need to recognise what is emerging, adapt our perspective and make reliable decisions using the best information available.You notice what is happening.You look for patterns.You challenge your first assumptions.Then you use what’s available to make your next move.That’s Creative Intelligence: not having the answer immediately, but being curious and flexible enough to discover an answer that others might miss.Creative Intelligence for Leaders & Innovators has been adapted from Matías Avaca’s theatre workshop, The Engineering of the Scene. It explores how systems thinking can help us adapt and make the best possible choices in the workplace.You’ll learn how to:Combine analytical thinking + creative explorationReduce overthinking and move into action with more confidenceStay flexible when information is incompleteCommunicate complex ideas with clarityRecognise patterns in conversations, systems, and group dynamicsUse storytelling and metaphors to make ideas easier to understandApply structure, intuition, and adaptability in work and lifeThe goal is not to abandon planning or structure. It is to use logical thinking as a foundation for greater curiosity, adaptability and better decision-making.Who is this workshop for?People who need to find answers when the solution is not obvious.Leaders and managersFounders and business ownersProduct, project and operations professionalsEngineers and technical specialistsFacilitators, educators and consultantsAnyone interested in cultivating a relationship between structure, creativity and adaptabilityImprovisers and performers who are curious about these ideas are also welcome.Meet Your Facilitator: Matías Avaca?‍♂️Matías Avaca combines careers in software and technology leadership + improviser, director and producer.His workshop The Engineering of the Scene grew from combining these two areas:using engineering principles to understand how spontaneous work develops, andusing improvisation to explore how people respond inside changing systems.Matías has taught and performed in more than 15 countries, creating workshops that combine clear frameworks, experimentation and creative freedom.This is a rare opportunity to work with him in Sydney for one weekend only!Learn more about Matías at matiasavaca.comWhat students have said about this workshop...“This was an excellent class. Matías was extremely well prepared, and the teaching structure was very clear. After the class, when you look back, you know exactly what the instructor wanted to teach. In this workshop, I experienced both the rigour of engineering and the freedom of jazz at the same time.”— Participant, The Engineering of the Scene, Now Improv Festival, Beijing 2025“It was my first time taking a class with Matías, and wow, a teacher with an engineering background is absolutely amazing. This was the first time I’ve taken such a structured improv class. Every exercise was explained with total clarity, making sure everyone could understand.”— Participant, Now Improv Festival, Beijing 2025⚡BOOK NOW – Spots are exclusively limited!Join us and learn how to combine analytical and creative thinking to solve problems more dynamically, communicate more effectively, and adapt with confidence under pressure.Agenda?: 10:00 AM - 10:20 AMWelcome & Intro?: 10:40 AM - 11:30 AMGroup Warm-ups & Activities?: 11:30 AM - 11:40 AMBreak ☕?: 11:40 AM - 12:45 PMActivities in Pairs / Small Groups?: 12:45 PM - 01:00 PMClosing, Reflection & Practical Integration - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/sydney/creative-intelligence-for-leaders-and-innovators-matías-avaca/100001989171176536 - **Event Categories**: workshops, festivals, entertainment, performances, music, art, theatre, storytelling, contests - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 3 hours - Location: City of Sydney Creative Studios - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 81.79, max: 81.79, currency: AUD ## Event venue details - **city**: Sydney - **state**: NS - **country**: Australia - **location**: City of Sydney Creative Studios - **lat**: -33.8745253 - **long**: 151.2077844 - **full address**: City of Sydney Creative Studios, 119 Bathurst Street, Sydney, Australia ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Creative Intelligence for Leaders & Innovators | Matías Avaca - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/00244287e886aaa33eb6f1a5026b199beea14be87f4fa7ca7328745043201e73-rimg-w1200-h775-dc918e8f-gmir.jpg?v=1778988878 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Creative Intelligence for Leaders & Innovators | Matias Avaca being held? - **A:** Creative Intelligence for Leaders & Innovators | Matias Avaca takes place on Sat, 15 Aug, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sat, 15 Aug, 2026 at 01:00 pm at City of Sydney Creative Studios, 119 Bathurst Street, Sydney, Australia. - **Q**: Who is organizing Creative Intelligence for Leaders & Innovators | Matias Avaca? - **A:** Creative Intelligence for Leaders & Innovators | Matias Avaca is organized by Susan Zheng. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Creative Intelligence for Leaders & Innovators | Matias Avaca is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Sydney, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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