Programs

Leadership Mastery Simulation

Skill-based training ensures that participants are able to demonstrate proficiency in applying skills to the appropriate situations with a degree of effectiveness. 

Our programs are designed using one of two methods: skill-based training or experiential-based training. In some situations, we use both methods in order to build a highly interactive and applicable program. Skill-based training ensures that participants are able to demonstrate proficiency in applying skills to the appropriate situations with a degree of effectiveness. Experiential training serves three purposes: (1) it provides a common experience from which participants can draw conclusions and relate to what happens at work; (2) it convinces participants of the need for skills and processes that they might otherwise resist learning; and (3) it provides opportunities to apply the skills – practice opportunities that are close to real life. Our Leadership Mastery program uses a structured simulation for all these purposes; the simulation can also be embedded within other programs and modules.

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Teaching Points:

  • Use planning and organizing skills.
  • Manage team development and use team leadership methods.
  • Use core communication skills.
  • Implement a structured decision-making process.
  • Manage change.
  • Influence others.
  • Build business partnerships.

The Situation:

A manufacturing company is bidding on a job to produce a product that would result in increased revenue, jobs and job security for those at the plant.

The Rounds:

  • Set up Round: Determine team roles, team name, and set up team room and materials for the remainder of the program.
  • Round One: Develop an operations plan that includes staffing, budget, vendors, quality requirements, and involvement of internal business partners.
  • Round Two: Cut budget without sacrificing quality or chances of winning contract Present at least two recommendations for cutting budget 15 percent.
  • Round Three: Develop a presentation to shareholders to convince them that your proposal will work. Present to shareholders and receive feedback.

Options:

  • Customizable to service-industry, corporate-settings, and nonprofit organizations

Logistics:

  • Three-round simulation accommodates seven participants in each team
  • Each round runs 90 minutes with 15 minutes for individual debriefing
  • Leadership Mastery teaching points are integrated into debriefs
  • Two trainers necessary to observe and fulfill roles within simulation
  • Ideal group size of 14 participants
  • Requires one PC and printer, simulation kit and breakout room per team