The exercise scenario begins 70 million years ago in the age of dinosaurs and continues through modern times centering on an expedition to find the fossils of Tyrannosaurus (T-Rex). The expedition leader is confronted with a series of leadership challenges that she must successfully meet in order to ensure the success of the project.
Exercise participants first make independent decisions for each of the situations the expedition leader faces. They then form teams and try to achieve consensus about the same issues. The technical content focuses on leadership practices that are characteristic of truly successful leaders, including contingency and situational theory and practice. It helps participants develop leadership diagnostic skills and learn how to determine which leadership approach is most effective for a particular situation. Suitable for all organizational levels.
Requires about 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
A fast-moving simulation exercise:
• Builds leadership skills
• Demonstrates the value of consensus decision making
• Increases team effectiveness
• Captures the imagination and attention of all employees
