In this crisis simulation, participants act as Country CEO of Khazar Energy Türkiye during a severe geopolitical and operational standoff. Over 450 protesters surround the Istanbul headquarters while an export tanker loads crude at Ceyhan. Participants must navigate pressure from their Government Relations Director to fabricate a safety shutdown, weighing $14.5M/day HGA contractual penalties against host-government political friction and physical perimeter threats.
Players tasks
Guide the debrief on legal legitimacy versus social licence, the danger of convenient operational falsehoods, and communication discipline during geopolitical crises.
Learning objectives
How to coach participants to separate binding operational/legal constraints from political panic, evaluate deceptive short-term fixes, and manage tensions between legal legitimacy and social licence.
About the authors
LiveCase Studio develops scenario-based simulations for executive education, focusing on crisis leadership, stakeholder negotiation, and operational strategy.
LiveCase Studio
Designs immersive simulations for complex operational, strategic, and crisis decision-making.
Who is this for?
Executives, general managers, crisis leaders, and corporate affairs professionals navigating operational conflicts under intense political and legal scrutiny.