87%
of teams report improved collaboration after experiential activities
IPL-Style Auction Simulation for Strategic Resource Management
Leaders struggle with resource allocation, talent valuation, and strategic trade-offs. Traditional workshops fail to create the pressure and competition that drives real behavioral change in resource management.
| Feature | Cricket Strategist | Traditional Team Building |
|---|---|---|
| Engagement Level | 100% Active Participation (Immersive) | Passive Listening / Low Stakes |
| Technology | Data-Driven Simulation Apps | Paper, Pen, Whiteboard |
| Outcome Measurement | Real-time Data & Analytics Dashboard | Subjective Feedback Only |
| Skill Development | Strategic Resource Allocation & Negotiation Excellence | Generic "Communication" |
| ROI Focus | Business Performance & Strategy | Just "Fun" & Recreation |
Experience resource management, conflict resolution, and change adaptability through strategic cricket simulation.
Clear expectations and introduction to strategic thinking through sports analogy that resonates across cultural backgrounds.
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Teams select colors and potentially cities (avoiding IPL conflicts), establishing group identity and initial strategic positioning.
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Budget management simulation - teams receive funding constraints and must strategically bid for player resources, mirroring real business resource decisions.
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Facilitator Note: This reveals natural leadership and decision-making patterns
Facilitators manage the auction process, creating realistic market dynamics where teams experience resource scarcity and competition.
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Introduction to unique "dayakattai" dice system and game rules that create unpredictable but manageable outcomes.
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Teams learn umpiring skills - how to manage disagreements, make fair decisions, and maintain team cohesion under pressure.
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Teams engage in matches while facilitators observe leadership emergence, communication patterns, and stress responses.
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Introduction of DRS (Decision Review System), upgrades, and coaching interventions that mirror real workplace support systems.
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Game environment changes dramatically - new venue, different conditions, altered outcomes test team adaptability and resilience.
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Facilitator Note: This phase often produces the most valuable learning moments
Teams apply all learned strategies under modified conditions, demonstrating growth and adaptation capabilities.
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The debrief is where transformation happens. Our expert facilitators guide teams through:
Enhanced analytical thinking under pressure
Improved team collaboration in competitive scenarios
Better understanding of market dynamics
Increased comfort with data-driven decisions
No cricket knowledge is required. While the theme uses IPL auction mechanics, the core experience is about strategic resource allocation, data analysis, and negotiation. Non-cricket fans often excel because they focus on the business dynamics rather than player preferences. We explain the basic context in 5 minutes, and that's all anyone needs.
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