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The BioLife Wicked Problems LiveCase creates a lively scenario in which to explore, examine and reflect on leadership and group dynamics under pressure.

In this series the Task Force helps Zing look inward to the diversity and inclusion situation at Zing. They do a close analysis of the data and make a decision on what Zing can do to take action!

240 min

The First Global Bank LiveCase simulation gives students a rich first-hand experience in digital disruption, complete with the traps and tradeoffs that characterize innovation in the corporate setting.

What participants learn: 1) Learn the principles and tools of The Innovator's Method: Bringing the Lean Start-up into Your Organization. 2) Be aware of traps that innovators fall into such as the "big market trap" or "willingness to pay" trap. 3) Brainstorm customer personas, "jobs-to-be-done" and journeys and form hypotheses. 4) Interview potential customers, gather feedback and test hypotheses. 5) Synthesize customer findings on a customer persona canvas and pinpoint customers most likely to profit from a new offering.

180 min

The Horizon Ventures LiveCase simulation offers students a unique experience to launch and grow disruptive projects by simulating the pressure and intensity of a real-life innovation accelerator.

What participants learn: 1) How to craft customer experience flows. 2) How to build a differentiated value proposition to delight customers. 3) How to develop a sustainable business model for value creation and capture. 4) How to think and act like an entrepreneur. 5) How to deliver a dynamic, high-impact pitch.

180 min

The Move LiveCase simulation creates an engaging scenario in which the student tackles the challenge of managing a team member who seems to be underperforming.

What participants learn: 1) Explore the challenges of managing subordinates in a high-pressure context 2) Test performance review and feedback strategies 3) Develop objective awareness of personal leadership styles including strengths and weaknesses 4) Identify the support needed to develop people management and leadership skills 5) Explore the impact of interpersonal relationships on group dynamics 6) Gain insights into balancing formal authority with informal influence

90 min

Crisis Management can't be taught - but it can be learned. The Plymouth Corp LiveCase offers students a simulated crisis to which they must react and respond.

What participants learn: 1) Experience navigating uncertainty in a fast-changing situation. 2) Understand emotional responses and reflexes in crisis. 3) Practice quick decision-making under pressure. 3) Explore setting priorities and defining a crisis response strategy. 4) Exercise media and stakeholder communication skills. 5) Test media spokesperson skills in a simulated interview. 6) Reflect on crisis preparedness: preparing for the unknown.

180 min

As Zing's future is threatened, the sustainability task force must rise to the challenge and gain the Board's support for a new five-year strategy.

240 min

The sustainability task force confronts a critical situation at Zing's plant in San Isidro, Mexico, balancing production expansion with water scarcity issues and managing a high-stakes public relations crisis.

240 min