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A Leadership Business Simulation: ‘TheQuest for King Solomon’s Mines’

Leading Organizations like Adani Energy Solutions, EXL, Siegwerk, Coca-Cola, Invesco, HDFC Securities, Dr. Reddy’s, etc have been embracing this high energy and vibrant simulation for developing their team’s Growth Mindset, Strategic Thinking, Change Agility, and Collaboration. These Organizations have used the Simulation to anchor increasing the revenues by 1.2X and decreasing the cost by 0.2X, reducing attrition from 55% to lower numbers, increasing the revenues by 2X, and developing the values, behaviors, and mindsets of their Leaders and Managers.

Welcome to a transformative leadership Simulation with SimuRise! We’re excited to announce that ‘The Quest for King Solomon’s Mines’ (KSM) is now available both in-person and virtually, offering an unparalleled experience for teams and organizations.

Overview:

We will look into the details of the Simulation, understanding how it works, whom it benefits, the valuable learning it imparts, and how can you use it to transform the mindsets of Leaders and Managers in SMEs and Corporates.

Business Simulation as a concept is learned by doing, learning by practicing, and learning by failing from mistakes of self and others, in the simulated environment, the natural behaviors of a person come out, these anchors to how we are in real life. So to empower the values, behaviors, and mindsets, teams are immersed in a simulated learning environment to impact their mindsets and behaviors.

The Essence of KSM:

The Quest for King Solomon’s Mines (KSM) is more than just a simulation; it’s a captivating and immersive simulation experience meticulously crafted for teams and organizations. Designed to enhance Growth Mindset, Strategic Thinking, Change Agility, and Collaboration, KSM stands as an innovative tool for leadership development.

How It Works:

In this adventurous gameplay, participants go on a mission covering 23 regions across the African continent. The challenge is to tread through this vast terrain, reaching King Solomon’s Mountains, mining as much gold as possible, and returning to the base camp alive – all within a tight timeframe of just 16 days. The Simulation has 4 constructs.

1. Briefing – Teams understand the rules and different roles required in the simulation,

2.Strategy time for Teams – Teams strategize the no. of gold to be mined, the route they
will take from Cape Town to the King Solomon’s Mountains in Southern Israel and back
alive, the resources they will carry along with them, and if they want to exchange the
resources at Cape Town or the Oasis,

3. Gameplay experience – Teams start their journey region by region to mine gold as planned, they will have to give a war cry /cheer cry every time they mine Gold, 4. Debriefing – This is where the penny drops, the participants are encouraged to reflect on the behaviors demonstrated by them and the impact of these behaviors on the goal of the team/ organization and share the same with other participants.

What makes KSM unique is the acceleration of time and compression of space, enabling participants to witness the consequences of their actions in real-time. This dynamic environment encourages reflection on values, behaviors, and mindsets, aligning them with the overarching goals of the organization.

Whom It Helps:

KSM is an ideal simulation for cross-functional teams, ranging from junior to senior management levels. Whether you’re a team of 20 or 300+, KSM caters to the diverse needs of organizations seeking a scalable and impactful leadership development experience. It provides a platform for individuals at various management levels to refine their Growth Mindset, strategic thinking, and overall leadership skills.

What Learning You Can Get:

Participants in the KSM simulation gain valuable insights into team dynamics, communication strategies, and goal alignment. The experiential nature of the journey develops practical learning, allowing individuals to develop a strategic mindset, make informed decisions, and navigate complex challenges. The consequences of actions are vividly portrayed, offering a unique opportunity for hands-on learning.

This is a highly versatile simulation that can be tailored and anchored to the organization’s Values, behaviors, and mindsets. Some of the organizations have used to develop strategic thinking, execution/ implementation, growth mindset, trust in leadership, Team Collaboration, Playing to win mindset, identifying and protecting your goal, change agility, etc.

Certification Benefits:

Introducing the KSM Business Simulation kit, licensed to conduct programs for participants. This comprehensive kit includes all necessary materials for participants, providing facilitators with the tools needed to deliver an impactful experience. Certification opportunities accompany this kit, allowing individuals to become licensed
leaders capable of conducting programs for larger teams. This not only validates expertise but empowers leaders to extend the transformative impact of the KSM journey throughout the organization.

What do you get as part of the kit:

  1. Table Top Maps Size 18X242. Participants’ Booklets with resources.
  2. Store Keeper Booklets with maps, weather forecasts, resources, and Gold cards,
  3. Tabletop materials
    like Compass, Jeep, Telescope, eye patch, jeep, pirate hats, plastic dagger, tent card,
  4. Role badges of Merchant, Lookout, and Captain
  5. King Solomon’s Mines Book
  6. Powerpoint slides for Briefing, strategy time gameplay, and debriefing along with Trainer
    notes for Facilitators to conduct the simulation experience effectively.

The KSM kit comes in 4 forms:

KSM-4 – License to conduct the simulation for 24 participants, materials come for 24 participants at a time.

KSM-6 – License to conduct the simulation for 36 participants, materials come for 36 participants at a time.

KSM-12 – License to conduct the simulation for 72 participants, materials come for 72 participants at a time.

KSM-PRO – License to conduct the simulation for an unlimited no. of participants, materials come for 144 participants at a time.

Once you exhaust your booklets, you can purchase the additional booklets for your future programs in advance.

The Quest for King Solomon’s Mines is now at your fingertips, offering both in-person and virtual experiences. Dive into this unique leadership journey, mine the gold of knowledge, and return to your organizational base camp equipped with newfound leadership wisdom and the power to transform the values, behaviors, and mindsets of Leaders and Managers.

You also get unlimited support from Team SimuRise on the delivery, Sales, and Marketing of this business simulation.

Offer till 31st March 2024 – Get the digital version of Quest for King Solomon’s Mines free with KSM 12 and KSM PRO version of the in-person simulation kit.

To get yourself certified in this highly engaging and immersive business simulation and to make a massive difference to your clients, Please feel free to connect with us at marketing@simurise.com or call us at 0854208444 / 0932-498-0145.

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