William J Clinton Leadership Institute challenges change management skills

Background to the customer

Each year The William J Clinton Leadership Institute at Riddel Hall plays host to 30 PhD students from Queens University Belfast, University College Dublin, and Trinity College Dublin for a week long innovation academy. The academy concluded its final day with a team-based  change management  simulation game where the students vigorously competed with each other in teams.

Customer needs

The requirement was for a team-based simulation game which would stretch and engage 30 high-potential, bright, and easily bored students for a full day, and to deliver valueable and practical insights on a key business topic as well as team dynamics and individual style.

The solution

Below are some direct quotes from the students about what they learned from the simulation:

Overall conclusions and value

We asked Davy McAlinden, Programme Director, at the Institute who introduced and observed the game for his observations:

The students found the combination of gameplay, experiential learning and social learning to be a most engaging and fun way to rapidly acquire vital skills for their business careers. Participants commented how they quickly developed valuable insights in key areas such as how to influence others, working effectively in teams and operating successfully under constant time pressure and change.

Davy went on to say:

We have run the Influence simulation three times with exceptional feedback each time. This type of game-based learning is definitely an extremely effective way to rapidly develop key skills