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Strategy Quest vs Strand Simulations
Strand Simulations blends psychology and game design to create leadership games. Strategy Quest tackles executive rehearsal through consequence logic and business realism. Here’s where we differ — and why it matters.
Why this comparison matters
Games have motivational power. They prompt engagement, experimentation, and reflection. But they also run the risk of oversimplifying what leadership actually feels like.
Strategy is rarely fun. It's ambiguous, political, financially constrained — and made under pressure. If your simulation doesn’t reflect that, your rehearsal won’t prepare you.
Over-gamified leadership training
Strand Simulations puts behavioural learning first — and that’s valid. But their games often abstract away too much: financial trade-offs, organisational constraints, and longer-term knock-on effects are missing.
That might work for individual reflection. But for team rehearsal, it’s not enough. Strategic decisions don't happen in a vacuum or on a whiteboard.
The Strategy Quest approach
We build in the interdependencies. When your team makes a bet, the consequences emerge across rounds — capital gets used, options decay, stakeholders shift. Internal politics get simulated too.
That’s why our simulations feel less like a workshop and more like a boardroom under time pressure.
Success factors
You leave with shared language, clear memory of your mistakes, and stronger team alignment. There’s no need to ‘transfer learning’ back to your day job — you’ve already been doing it.
The result? Faster strategy execution and fewer naïve bets.
ideal audience
- Leadership development teams
- Chief Strategy Officers
- Heads of L&D
- Senior transformation leads
- Strategy execution coaches
Common questions
What is a business strategy simulation?
Business strategy simulation is an immersive training method where leaders test strategic decisions in a risk-free, AI-powered environment. Unlike traditional workshops, participants experience consequences of their choices, compress months of strategic thinking into hours, and receive objective feedback on their decision-making under pressure.
How does Strategy Quest work?
Strategy Quest combines AI agents, realistic market dynamics, and proven business frameworks to create authentic strategic scenarios. Participants make decisions solo or in teams, navigate incomplete information and stakeholder pressure, then see the outcomes play out. Each session compresses 12 months of strategic decision-making into a 2-hour intensive experience.
Who should attend Strategy Quest sessions?
Strategy Quest is designed for innovation leaders, heads of strategy, product leaders, transformation consultants and senior executives who make high-stakes strategic decisions. Our participants typically lead teams and are responsible for new product launches, market entry strategies, or major business pivots.
What makes Strategy Quest different from other business simulations?
Traditional business simulations focus on financial outcomes. Strategy Quest emphasizes leadership development and "real world decision making skills". You'll practice navigating organizational politics, building consensus under pressure, and developing strategic foresight skills that directly transfer to your day job as an innovation leader.
How long is a Strategy Quest session?
Each Strategy Quest session is a 3-hour intensive experience, typically run with cohorts of 8-12 participants. We also offer custom half-day and full-day programs for leadership teams who want deeper strategic alignment.
Do I need any preparation before attending?
No special preparation required. You'll receive a brief scenario overview 24 hours before your session, but the experience is designed to mirror real-world conditions where you must make decisions with incomplete information.
Is Strategy Quest suitable for remote teams?
Yes! Strategy Quest runs seamlessly in virtual environments. Our digital platform recreates the pressure and collaboration dynamics of in-person strategy sessions, making it perfect for distributed innovation teams.
What results can I expect from Strategy Quest?
Participants report faster strategic decision-making, improved confidence in high-stakes situations, a better understanding of their innovative and leadership styles and better ability to anticipate market consequences. 72% of participants say they've applied insights from Strategy Quest to real strategic decisions within 30 days.
Can Strategy Quest help with specific strategic challenges my company is facing?
Absolutely. We create custom scenarios based on your industry, competitive landscape, and specific strategic challenges. Many clients use Strategy Quest to stress-test actual strategies they're considering implementing. Reach out to us to explore custom scenarios.
How is feedback provided during the simulation?
You'll receive feedback as scenarios unfold, plus detailed debrief sessions analyzing your decision making patterns, leadership style under pressure, and strategic thinking approach. All feedback is behavior-based and objective, not opinion-based.