Leadership Challenge

A Northgate Training Game

A real test of leadership, problem solving, decision making and a fun exercise!

The Process

Though this is a tabletop exercise, the context is that teams are let loose in the Scottish Highlands.

Each team has to organise an expedition and have a budget of £500 to purchase equipment, pay ferry crossings, accommodation, other resources and information. They are provided with a map and details about distances, times, costs, etc. A number of different routes are possible but there are only a few combinations that maximise points.

Leaders should aim for a carefully constructed plan that keeps everyone on board, fits the constraints and picks up as many points as possible. Will they communicate a clear vision of the task? Do they hold out for the very best route that maximises point score? What is their style? Do they use their leadership skills to support, motivate, inspire their team and ultimately succeed in the task?

Finally plans are (easily) checked and a final score determined. Did you win? How well did your leader match your definition? How good is your definition of what makes a good leader? Lots to talk about!

Effective management of information, recognising constraints, managing time and working within a budget are some of the essential skills required to achieve the task.

This leadership training activity is ideal for an assessment centre before recruiting staff. It is used on graduate induction courses and all types of management programmes where leadership, decision making and teamwork are a focus.

The following issues are covered in this leadership game:

• managing information
• setting clear objectives
• making the most of resources
• managing a budget
• establishing and sharing the complete task with the group
• strategic planning
• the benefits of delegation
• decision making
• leadership skills
• the importance of teamwork.

Download a PDF file of this Leadership Exercise

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