Scenario of the Month
Soccer ShadowBox-Lite Exercises
This month, we present four ShadowBox Lite (SBXLs) that emphasize soccer player decision making.
We create training to improve decision making.
Approach
Accelerate Expertise
We create realistic, challenging scenarios to represent the complexities of decision making in high-stakes environments.
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Services
Beyond Standard Procedures
We offer a range of services to fit your organization's distinct needs. From bespoke training to delivering workshops, we are anything but standard procedure.
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Clients
Time Pressure, Uncertainty, and High Stakes
We help our clients solve tough problems that are as diverse as they are.
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WEB APP
Introducing the ShadowBox Web App
We offer flexible training via our web app, which is ideal for learning anywhere.
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Scenario of the Month
Decisions for Patrol Officers
This month, we introduce a type of ShadowBox exercise we call ShadowBox Lite (SBXL), which is an abbreviated scenario with minimal set-up and only one decision point. The idea is to distill the decision down to its essence. Here we offer six SBXLs from law enforcement.
Insights
The Three-E Triangle – Training Tradeoffs
Reza Jalaeian discusses common challenges instructional designers face when creating effective, efficient, and engaging instruction and how the ShadowBox method can aid in attaining all three.
Scenario of the Month
Film at Eleven
This month’s featured ShadowBox scenario is a re-purposed Tactical Decision Game (TDG). TDGs were popularized in the Marine Corps in the 1990s as a way to improve tactical skill and decision making ability. As one of the earliest TDGs, it long predates the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, although it has generated valuable discussions with applicability to both conflicts.
Insights
Handling Training Requirements When Expertise Becomes Outdated
Gary Klein reflects on several necessary organizational changes in response to emerging events, such as the COVID-19 pandemic. He suggests ways expertise and training can evolve from these emerging, fast-paced situations.