Command Crossroads
Real leadership challenges, clear choices and a clock that keeps ticking.
About
Command Crossroads is a game about leading people. It is an entertaining learning tool in which participants build their knowledge and practise their skills by overcoming a series of realistic business challenges.
At the start, each participant receives a game character with its own personality, and the group makes the learning journey together. Their aim is to make the best decision in every challenge and earn points.
Twelve challenges are available, from urgent turnarounds and staff turnover crises to communication breakdowns and organisational change. For each one, players picture the context, read between the lines, weigh up the pros and cons and choose the most appropriate action.
Challenges arrive one after another, important issues need urgent and careful handling, and people are looking to the leader for answers. The clock is ticking. It is ideal for leadership programmes, management offsites and development days.
Learning outcomes
Command Crossroads gives managers a safe space to practise leadership decisions that would carry real consequences at work.
Playing characters with different personalities encourages participants to consider how people react to change, pressure and conflict.
Discussing each challenge in groups exposes participants to different leadership styles and helps them refine their own judgement.
The game builds confidence in handling difficult situations, from staff turnover to organisational change. Participants leave with practical approaches they can apply immediately and a shared vocabulary for discussing leadership within their organisation. It can be tailored to your leadership model or competency framework.
Experienced facilitators guide each discussion, drawing out insights and connecting the scenarios to the realities your managers face every day. Participants often say it is the most practical leadership training they have attended, because they learn by doing rather than listening.
Program flow
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Introduction
Participants receive their game characters and learn how challenges and scoring work.
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First challenges
Groups tackle their first leadership scenarios, weighing context, people and options.
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Rising pressure
Challenges arrive faster, from staff turnover to communication breakdowns and change.
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Discuss and decide
Groups debate each scenario, choose the most appropriate action and earn points.
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Debrief
The group reviews key decisions and draws practical lessons for everyday leadership.
What is included
Included
- Professional facilitators on the day
- Leadership game materials
- Twelve business challenge scenarios
- Experienced leadership facilitator
- Facilitated debrief
Not included
- Venue hire
- Catering and refreshments
- Audiovisual equipment
- Coach transfers
- Branded materials
Frequently asked questions
How many participants can take part?
From 10 to 500, split into smaller teams.
How long does it last?
Around 5.5 hours, including the briefing and wrap-up.
Who is it designed for?
Managers, team leaders and anyone developing their leadership skills.
Can it run indoors or outdoors?
It works best indoors, in a hotel function room, conference centre or large meeting space.
Can it be tailored to our leadership model?
Yes. Challenges and the debrief can reflect your leadership framework and priorities.
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