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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
It's frustrating to not have details but also good to be able to think with an open mind. Sometimes we can get bogged down with details - the game helps me focus on what is most important.
It's frustrating to not have details but also good to be able to think with an open mind. Sometimes we can get bogged down with details - the game helps me focus on what is most important.

Ethos Veterinarian Trainee

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

It has been extremely helpful in transferring and training implicit expertise. The game has been a valuable tool. Thank you for your efforts in creating such a useful resource.

It has been extremely helpful in transferring and training implicit expertise. The game has been a valuable tool. Thank you for your efforts in creating such a useful resource.

Minsik Kim

Software Developer

This has the potential to save me a ton of time in scripting out scenarios. And we typically end up cutting out alot of important details to not overwhelm -- but this experience puts them back in.

This has the potential to save me a ton of time in scripting out scenarios. And we typically end up cutting out alot of important details to not overwhelm -- but this experience puts them back in.

UVa MedEd Faculty

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
DOT Scorecard

The Plot Thinkens is in game form, but has some serious benefits. The game becomes even more interesting if you have players with different experience levels. The junior people hear how more experienced people frame challenges and address them. Similarly, the more experienced people hear what is considered challenging by more junior colleagues.

The Plot Thinkens is in game form, but has some serious benefits. The game becomes even more interesting if you have players with different experience levels. The junior people hear how more experienced people frame challenges and address them. Similarly, the more experienced people hear what is considered challenging by more junior colleagues.

Amazon Customer

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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