This immersive session is designed for all professionals to directly experience and practice the core competencies of empathetic leadership in a safe, yet compelling virtual environment.
Using state-of-the-art, wireless VR technology, we don’t just tell participants about empathetic leadership—we make them live it. Through a thrilling, narrative-driven mission, learners are emotionally and psychologically engaged, leading to unparalleled knowledge retention and behavioral change.
Course Objectives:
Upon completion, participants will be able to:
- Understand the critical impact of empathy on team dynamics and performance.
- Practice and demonstrate empathetic communication under pressure.
- Break down functional silos by fostering cross-role collaboration.
- Apply creative problem-solving techniques within a team-based, high-stakes scenario.
- Connect leadership behaviors directly to measurable team outcomes.
Course Outline:
Part 1: Introduction to Empathetic Leadership
The “Why”: The business case for empathy in modern leadership.
Setting the Stage: Introduction to the VR Project Z “Kidnapping Crisis” scenario and objectives.
Part 2: The Immersive VR Mission
Participants are immersed in the VR experience.
Phase 1: Navigate initial team challenges, establishing baseline communication and collaboration.
Phase 2: Apply empathetic leadership and problem-solving skills to overcome critical obstacles.
Part 3: Debrief & Behavioral Analysis
- Guided facilitation to unpack the VR experience.
- Analyze team performance data (time-to-completion).
- Draw direct parallels between in-game actions and real-world workplace behaviors.
- Create a personal action plan for applying empathetic leadership principles.
