WHY EVEREST?
Climbing Mt.Everest is certainly a transformational experience. Not only for the ones who climbed, but for many more who can experience it even vicariously.
Everest compresses the experience of a life time into a few weeks. The lessons learned on an expedition like Everest are profound, and apply to life and work in everyday situations and for anyone who sets out to be an achiever. While each one experiences his/her own journey of life their way, certain tenets that emerge from an Everest expedition apply to life, teams and business regardless what challenges we handle in our own journey.
Our virtual simulation developed in consultation with real life Everester Aditya Gupta is a unique opportunity to learn from the experience - without risking your life! Being a highly engaging experience, it leads to precious insights and measurable advantages for individuals, teams and therefore, the business!
Gold Award at the Economic Times Future Skills Awards in the category – Best use of Simulations & Games in Learning & Development for MISSION EVEREST.
WHAT IS MISSION EVEREST?
Mission Everest is a virtual learning simulation wherein participants get an immersive "Experience" of the challenges faced during the Everest climb. They work in teams to overcome those and make decisions that affect the outcome of their virtual climb. The challenges are relatable to what pushes us up or holds us back in our climbs to achieve our own Everest goals in real business scenarios.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES THAT CAN BE ADDRESSED
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LEADING SELF
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ADAPTABILITY
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LEARNING AGILITY
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PASSION TO SUCCEED
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SELF ACCOUNTABILITY
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THINK INNOVATIVELY
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PLANNING & ORGANIZING
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LEADING PEOPLE
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COMMUNICATING EFFECTIVELY
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MANAGING CONFLICTS
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INFLUENCE & IMPACT
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PROBLEM SOLVING
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DECISION MAKING
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DELEGATION
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LEADING CHANGE
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HANDLING DIVERSITY & DIFFERENCES
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WORKING IN TEAMS
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ABILITY TO WORK WITH OTHERS TOWARD A SHARED GOAL
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PARTICIPATING ACTIVELY
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SHARING RESPONSIBILITY AND REWARDS
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CONTRIBUTING TO THE CAPABILITY OF THE TEAM.
GLIMPSES OF A SIMULATION IN ACTION
LESSONS FROM EVEREST FROM THE BOOK
7 LESSONS FROM EVEREST BY ADITYA GUPTA
PASSION + PREPARATION = PERFORMANCE
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POWER OF FOCUS
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SCALE NEED NOT SCARE YOU
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ONE STEP AT A TIME
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MAKE FRIENDS WITH FEARS
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EXPECT TO DEAL WITH THE UNEXPECTED
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TIME IS OXYGEN
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WHAT HAPPENS DURING THE SIMULATION?
Participants take up specific roles in the simulation to be able to contribute to the team performance. During the simulation they demonstrate a range of skills including communication, collaboration, planning, problem-solving, decision-making, time management and leadership to name a few. In the simulation, team members work together to manage limited resources, adapt to changing conditions, support each other and work cohesively to achieve a common goal.
HOW DOES THE LEARNING HAPPEN ?
The natural behaviors displayed, the successes and failures experienced during the simulation provide ample food for retrospection during the debrief session that follows the simulation. The reflection and action points that emerge out of the rich discussions help the individuals and teams to create concrete action plans to overcome challenges at work more effectively and enhance team performance.
IS IT ENGAGING?
Imagine yourself climbing the deadly 29000ft taking you to the highest point on earth without risking your lives!! If the idea sounds exciting, the experience can’t be any less!
Immersive visual imagery from a real climb, unexpected scenarios, team members stepping in to support based on the expertise required in the scenarios, decisions and actions to be planned and executed within time constraint, all put together sum up to an adrenaline rush within the team for sure!
HOW DOES IT HELP IN MAKING THE JOURNEY TO ACHIEVE EVEREST LIKE GOALS IN REAL LIFE?
LET’S HEAR IT FROM OUR CLIENTS!
WHAT GOES INTO THE SUPPORT INTERVENTION?
Mission Everest does not stop at just being a simulation - it sets the stage for PERFORMANCE TRANSFORMATION.
After the simulation where participants climb Everest virtually, a continued support intervention follows over medium term that helps the team to reach their highest potential & achieve concrete benefits.
THE JOURNEY TO THE SUMMIT IN A NUTSHELL
SELF ANALYSIS
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Reflect on natural behaviors experienced during the simulation and undergo psychometric assessments.
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Gain insights into strengths and areas for improvement.
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Foster willingness to learn and grow through self-introspection.
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Achieve buy-in by actively engaging in the self-assessment process.
ESTABLISH CLEAR MEASURABLE GOALS
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Engage in personalized one-on-one coaching sessions.
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Establish a comprehensive action plan.
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Define measurable goals for periodic progress checks.
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Gain clarity on the path forward.
LEARNING WAYS & METHODS TO SUCCEED
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Attend workshops introducing practical strategies.
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Learn simple and applicable techniques.
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Develop skills to implement lessons from Everest.
REVIEW & REFLECTION
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Evaluate progress on measurable goals.
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Gain visibility into effective strategies and areas for improvement.
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Conduct periodic one-on-one coaching sessions.
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Focus on goal alignment, reality checks, and options analysis.
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Determine specific actions to bridge gaps and move forward.