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Spread: Project management simulation for innovation

How can innovation improve project management?

How can innovation improve project management?

Spread helps teams and individuals experience what it really takes to deliver a successful project - combining practical project planning with the unpredictable realities of delivery. Ideal for project leaders at any level, this simulation focuses on planning, risk management, and execution. You will:

  • Develop realistic plans that account for risk and change
  • Monitor progress and adapt when challenges arise
  • Balance priorities across deadlines, resources, and goals
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How Spread can help your business

In Spread, participants take on the role of project managers leading a major business project from development to adoption. They must define goals, plan the work, identify and respond to risks, and adjust course in response to emerging issues. Each round presents new information and shifting demands that challenge even experienced planners.

The simulation develops skills in two critical areas:

Project management

  • Planning timelines, assigning tasks, and managing resources
  • Identifying risks and planning mitigations
  • Tracking performance, staying on schedule, and adjusting plans as needed

Innovation

  • Defining what innovation means for the project and stakeholders
  • Prioritising features and work to meet user needs
  • Shaping outcomes that fit both business goals and customer expectations

At a glance

  • Duration: Spread is played over 3–4 hours
  • Scenario: You lead a major project from development through delivery and adoption. As project manager, you’ll manage priorities, track progress, handle unexpected issues, and ensure that both internal readiness and customer needs are met
  • Adaptability: Spread works for a wide range of projects - from change management, to product launches, to infrastructure builds

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