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The Plot Thinkens

Sharpen your team's
decision making skills

A decision practice experience that combines real-world expertise, imagination, and

quick thinking. Turn mundane training sessions into engaging, transformational

learning experiences that sharpen your team’s cognitive skills!

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  • Expert-led

    Tap into the rich experience and tacit knowledge of your senior staff.

  • Skill building

    Go beyond introductory training and hone the higher order thinking skills pros use.

  • Feel the heat

    A fun, practical & efficient way to learn by facing difficult, realistic scenarios.

How it works

  • One player takes on the 'hot seat,' making quick decisions and plans in the face of emergent scenarios - which other players design on-the-fly!
  • A mix of experienced and inexperienced professionals works best. Expert-level pros play the role of GameMaster. The Hot Seat and Scenario roles can be played by anyone!
  • Two card decks drive the action. The Information deck prompts players to dynamically generate realistic scenarios. The Questions deck helps the GameMaster ask probing questions to the Hot Seat player.
  • Progress through three engaging phases that reflect the problem situation, sensemaking, and decision & planning dilemmas any worker might face.
The Plot Thinkens questions and information cards
A box of The Plot Thinkens - a decision practice experience

Key elements

  • All players draw on their vivid experiences to contribute to the learning of others.
  • There is no right answer, but there will be lots of uncertainty.
  • No prep needed - just show up and jump in!
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Based in principles of Naturalistic Decision Making

and designed & tested with L&D pros
I think your game is an absolutely brilliant idea. It’s engaging and enjoyable – the groups were visibly high energy, and engrossed after playing the game. Many said how real it felt, their heart was pounding and they felt genuinely under pressure.

I think your game is an absolutely brilliant idea. It’s engaging and enjoyable – the groups were visibly high energy, and engrossed after playing the game. Many said how real it felt, their heart was pounding and they felt genuinely under pressure.

Ian Pemberton

Managing Director
Human Focus

Got my copy of the game and have had so much fun with it! Critical thinking skills are challenging to teach to novices who have never been in the positions before. Debriefing after major events felt more like lecturing and nagging. This is a fantastic way to teach in a safe environment that encourages feedback from the team so that learning is fun and engaging!

Got my copy of the game and have had so much fun with it! Critical thinking skills are challenging to teach to novices who have never been in the positions before. Debriefing after major events felt more like lecturing and nagging. This is a fantastic way to teach in a safe environment that encourages feedback from the team so that learning is fun and engaging!

Christine Klippen

Emergency Veterinarian and Mentorship program coordinator

A fun and accessible way to conduct contingency planning, risk analysis, and management training in organizations. Ideal for small companies that cannot afford to pay management consultants thousands of dollars to do basically the same thing.

A fun and accessible way to conduct contingency planning, risk analysis, and management training in organizations. Ideal for small companies that cannot afford to pay management consultants thousands of dollars to do basically the same thing.

John Schmitt

CEO
Shadowbox Training

We used TPT with two separate teams in the Audiology/hearing health area. Even in our first games it brought out the participants' expertise and catalyzed useful conversations - a really good start.

We used TPT with two separate teams in the Audiology/hearing health area. Even in our first games it brought out the participants' expertise and catalyzed useful conversations - a really good start.

Lloyd Mander

Founder & Lead Consultant
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FAQ's

How long does a session typically last?

A session can last between 30 to 60 minutes, depending on the complexity of the scenarios and the number of participants.

How many people can participate?

The game can be played with small groups, typically between 6-10 participants, to ensure effective engagement and learning. Include a mix of experienced and junior folks for the optimal session.

Can this game be customized to fit our organization's needs?

Yes, The Plot Thinkens can be tailored to reflect specific industry scenarios or organizational challenges. Your team makes this happen!

What skills does this game develop?

The game improves macrocognitive skills including uncertainty and attention management, problem detection, adaptive planning, mental simulation, anticipatory thinking, and rapid decision-making in high-pressure situations. Here’s a short paper about these skills and why they matter: Macrocognition.

How much does each pack cost?

$89.99. One-time purchase; Unlimited play!

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The Plot Thinkens!

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