Description
As the sun sets on the Mars horizon, two astronauts approach the Ares Mining base camp. A wild sandstorm is raging around them, making it hard to see. Through the light cast down from the airlock shaft, one team member can be seen reaching out to open the door. It slides open and immediately, they both step in, leaving a cloud of dust behind them.
In this experience, participants will hone their crisis management skills in one of two conditions:
Condition 1: Participants are immersed together with the team members inside the airlock. The door is locked and the air is becoming scarce. What should they do to survive?
Condition 2: Learners are immersed in the control room of the Ares Mining base camp on Mars. They have to figure out what caused the airlock to seal and help the other team members get out safely. Will they make it on time?
Type of experience
Interactive Simulation
Learning areas
Leadership
Team dynamics
Operations & Supply Chain
Governance
Decision making (bias)
Unique features
Questions
Interactivity
90 min
10-12 min
Recommended learning time
Duration of VR
Learning objectives
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Effective communication
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Building trust
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Personal and organizational resilience
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After action review – conducting effective interviews
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Process management and adapting action in times of uncertainty
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Value-based decision making
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Accountability - leadership in times of crisis
Creators
Thomas Hellwig, Daniel Landau, Alon Epstein
Mission To Mars - The Airlock
Developing and assessing crisis management skills
Experience segments - 3
