The Box Office Blueprint

When reputations are on the line, will your team chase the money… or shape the moment?

Overview

Lead a film | Shape a legacy | Feel the pressure.

Your team steps into the role of a film studio’s Executive Production team. You’ve got one shot to release a hit. But every decision, from the script and director to the edit and marketing strategy, comes with trade-offs.

Can you stay aligned on your vision?
Will you prioritise creative integrity or box office buzz?
And when the unexpected hits, will you pivot… or stay the course?

This isn’t a workshop about movies.
It’s a mirror for how teams lead when the stakes are high and success can’t be measured by numbers alone.

Filter

Start with a pile of scripts, briefs, and budget notes.

Teams must quickly spot what matters and align on the story they’re backing.

Strategise

Agree on your creative vision, audience, and market position.

It’s the difference between a runaway success… or a total flop.

Execute

Bid on your script. Draft your director, cast, editing and more, all within budget.

Every choice affects the next.
All under pressure. All in competition.

React

Just when things start to feel under control, they don’t.
Film productions rarely go to plan.

Can you reassess, re-align, and respond in real time?

Reflect

The results are in. Revenue, buzz, and awards.

Our facilitated debrief turns gameplay into insight.

We’ll explore strategy, behaviour, and how your team leads when the pressure’s real.

Who it’s For

Built for Real Teams Making Real Decisions

Executive teams looking to lift accountability, alignment, and engagement
Emerging leaders exploring influence, communication, and decision-making under pressure
Cross-functional groups working to break down silos and collaborate more effectively
Postgraduate business students applying balanced scorecard thinking in dynamic, real-world contexts

What You’ll See (and Feel)

COLLABORATION | TIME PRESSURE | ACCOUNTABILITY

Here are five moments where emotions rise, decisions compound, and the simulation reveals how your team leads under pressure:

Strategy Huddle

The lights go up and the clock starts ticking.

Teams debate their vision, clarify their goals, and align on what matters most. Is it profit, impact, or industry prestige.

It feels energising. There’s confidence. Everyone backs their plan like it’s a future blockbuster.

Silent Auctions

No one knows what others bid.

Overspend and you’re broke. Miss out and you’re scrambling.

And it’s not just names on a page, it’s chemistry, credibility, and creative alignment. They all matter.

Pre-Screening Gamble

You’ve got a rough cut.

Do you risk a live test audience, or launch straight to market?

Play it safe, or trust your gut?

It’s a defining moment for creative leadership.

Production Curveball

Everything was tracking well….until it wasn’t.

Unexpected shifts throw timelines, budgets, or team dynamics into flux.

How you respond under uncertainty shapes everything that follows.

Awards Night Reveal

The lights dim, the scores land.

Yes, revenue counts.

But buzz, cultural impact, and lasting reputation take centre stage.

What Teams Walk Away With

These insights don’t come from slides.
They’re felt in real decisions made under real pressure.

Redefining Success

Start a deeper conversation about what success actually looks like.
Beyond business metrics what are you really trying to achieve? How do you know when you achieve it?

Values in Tension

See what happens when purpose, performance, and pressure collide.
This sim surfaces the trade-offs teams face when chasing both meaning and metrics.

Signals vs. Noise

Not all data is useful. Not all noise is background.
Learn how your team makes meaning from complexity and where that process breaks down.

Leading Without a Map

There’s no perfect formula, just evolving trade-offs.
This simulation builds confidence in navigating grey zones, where the best choice isn’t always the most obvious. Experience leadership when moving forward before everything is clear.

Stories Drive Execution

You might have the right plan but can you get people to move with you?
This sim tests your ability to translate strategy into a compelling, shared narrative.

Cues

Watch your team’s habits emerge under stress.
Biases, bottlenecks, and blind spots surface fast when creativity and accountability compete.

LOGISTICS

Duration:

2.5–3 hours including debrief

Format:

In-person is preferable, but virtual is possible

Group Size:

Group Size: 6–30 people

Facilitated by:

Experienced game-based learning specialists

Optional:

Tailored context briefing and business-aligned debrief

Ready to See How You Lead Under the Lights?

Run Box Office Blueprint with Your Team