Simulation
Relive the Apollo 13 story
Houston, we have a problem!
Multi-Tasking Under Pressure with Restricted Communication
Challenge your team to a Business Simulation inspired by the legendary story of the Apollo 13
moon mission – Houston, we have a problem.
In the simulation, you as a part of a high
performing team, work in a demanding environment – but that’s not all. Midway through the
simulation, the bar goes a whole lot higher!
Discover for yourself what it takes to develop
competent teams and engender an environment of cooperation.
As teams of lunar astronauts you address the logistics of collecting rock samples, erecting a laser beacon and planting a flag. With limited amounts of oxygen and water, inter-team cooperation is the only viable solution and the sooner all teams accept this the better! Just when it looks like you’re on top of it all you’ll need to re-group to deal with an emergency communication from Mission Control, Houston. A malfunction in the essential carbon dioxide filter needs a quick fix. With the materials available, can you do it? Will it work? Will you get back to Earth?
Is this right for my team?
Yes it is – if the key learning objectives are to:
- Recognize when there is a need for help and a need to help others
- Clarify problems and set clear team objectives
- Develop problem-solving strategies
- Keep everyone informed, to listen carefully and communicate clearly with others
- Give information freely in a spirit of enlightened group-interest
- Keep calm under pressure
Houston, we have a problem can be delivered:
- Indoors
- Takes about 90 – 120 minutes
- Accommodates 12 – 144 people
If you want your team to relive the epic story of the Apollo 13 space mission – and inspire them towards team
work in an engaging format, take the journey with, “Houston, we have a problem!”