Before Mars: Advanced Business Simulation & Strategic Development

Before Mars isn’t just a workshop—it’s an interactive business simulation where teams must think strategically, solve problems, and work together under pressure. No team has ever achieved a perfect score. Can yours be the first?

What is Before Mars?

Before Mars is an advanced team simulation designed to sharpen strategic thinking, decision-making, and teamwork in a high-energy, hands-on experience.

🔹 Face Realistic Business Challenges – Navigate complex situations that demand smart planning.
🔹 Make Critical Decisions – Every choice has a direct impact, just like in real business.
🔹 Strengthen Team Collaboration – Success depends on communication and working towards shared goals.
🔹 Learn Through Experience – Immediate feedback helps teams reflect, adapt, and improve.

Why Teams Choose Before Mars

💡 Engaging & Hands-On – This isn’t theory; it’s real-world decision-making in action.
💡 Boosts Collaboration & Strategy – Helps break down silos and align teams.
💡 Immediate Business Impact – Teams apply insights directly to their workplace challenges.
💡 No One-Size-Fits-All – Works for leadership teams, department groups, and mixed teams.

📍 Where Can You Play?
Before Mars can be set up in your office, a hotel, or a conference venue.

How Before Mars Works

This immersive programme puts teams in high-stakes business scenarios, challenging them to plan, execute, and adapt under pressure.

🔹 Strategic Scenarios – Teams face real-world challenges that require smart decision-making.
🔹 Decision-Making Challenges – Every choice affects the outcome, closely mirroring business decisions.
🔹 Team Collaboration – Success depends on communication and aligning on a winning strategy.
🔹 Performance Feedback – Teams receive insights on strengths and areas for improvement.

This experiential learning approach ensures participants leave with skills they can immediately apply in their day-to-day roles.

Key Takeaways for Your Team

✔ Sharper Strategic Thinking – Teams learn to break down challenges and develop practical solutions.
✔ Stronger Decision-Making – Participants refine their ability to assess risks and make better choices.
✔ Better Team Collaboration – Before Mars strengthens communication and teamwork under pressure.
✔ Improved Business Acumen – Teams see how strategic decisions impact business success.
✔ Leadership Growth – Develops high-level thinking and decision-making skills for managers and executives.

FAQs

What is Before Mars?

Before Mars is a business simulation workshop focused on improving strategic thinking, decision-making, and team collaboration skills. This interactive programme gives professionals practical experience in handling real business challenges.

Who is this programme for?

This programme is ideal for corporate teams at all levels, including executives and departmental teams. It suits businesses seeking professional development, management training, and team-building.

What outcomes can we expect from Before Mars?

Teams will develop better strategic thinking, improve decision-making, and build stronger team dynamics. These skills directly impact real-world business performance.

How does Before Mars support leadership development?

The simulation builds leadership skills through high-level decision-making and strategic planning exercises that reflect real business scenarios.

Is this workshop available in Ireland?

Yes, Before Mars offers business simulation workshops across locations in Ireland, including strategic thinking training in Dublin, corporate team simulation training, and executive development workshops.

How does Before Mars help with team collaboration?

The simulation improves teamwork through exercises that encourage communication and shared goals. Teams develop skills that enhance collaboration, directly benefiting business performance.