Group looking at a whiteboard

Crew: A simulation for seasoned leaders who need a refresher

How can a team leadership simulation help you?

How can a team leadership simulation help you?

Crew is a hands-on simulation that challenges leaders to deliver a fast-paced project. Whether you’re preparing new managers or sharpening the skills of experienced leaders, Crew brings the realities of team leadership to life - focusing on project delivery, relationship management, and people development. You’ll:

  • Balance project demands with team capacity
  • Build trust and motivation across diverse individuals
  • Apply leadership models to real-time team challenges
A team discuss their decisions

How Crew can help your business

In Crew, you're a team leader responsible for successfully delivering a four-week project with your group. You’ll need to schedule work, delegate tasks, manage deadlines, and respond to unexpected issues - all while developing your team and keeping morale high.

Crew is grounded in John Adair’s Action Centred Leadership (ACL) model, helping leaders understand and apply the principles of Task, Team, and Individual. It’s an ideal environment to practise team management in a safe, reflective, and engaging way.

The simulation focuses on two core skill areas:

Project management

  • Balancing workload and priorities with team capacity
  • Managing task flow, deadlines, and unforeseen challenges
  • Scheduling work effectively across a four-week project cycle

Team leadership

  • Building trust and strong working relationships
  • Developing team members and leveraging their strengths
  • Supporting individuals while driving team-wide performance

At a glance

  • Duration: Crew is played over 2–3 hours
  • Scenario: Lead a team through a four-week project, while managing workload, delegating tasks, responding to issues, and making key interventions to guide your team to success. Each week brings new challenges in team dynamics and project delivery
  • Skillsets: Team leadership, project management

To find out more about Crew and our other simulations, contact us or explore our full range of solutions.

Contact us Explore solutions