Everest
Build stronger leaders and teams through an unforgettable, high-stakes learning experience.
Simulation Overview
The Everest Leadership and Teamwork Simulation from Harvard Business Interactions immerses learners in a dynamic expedition to climb Mount Everest. Playing one of five distinct roles, each learner must manage their objectives, information, and limited resources.
The simulation is based on leading research in leadership, psychological safety, effective communication, and team performance. Learners experience realistic organizational challenges that require trust, collaboration, and sound decision-making to achieve goals under pressure.
This simulation is played synchronously with teams of five people. It can be played asynchronously between multiple teams.
Players
Multiplayer
Languages
English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Japanese, Chinese, Arabic
Simulation Time
Total Time: 3-4 hours
Intro 30 minutes, Gameplay 1-1.5 hours, Debrief 45-60 minutes
Accessibility
WCAG 2.0 Compliance
Price
$165 per person
Simulation Categories
The Story
A team of five climbers begins their ascent of Mount Everest— facing harsh conditions, tight timelines, and demanding decisions at every stage. As the climb intensifies, learners experience the impact of leadership, communication, and teamwork on achieving a shared and challenging goal.
During the six simulated days of hiking the mountain, the teams face various challenges individually. They also face three hidden challenges as a team and have to collaborate to figure out how to overcome these challenges. Failure to accurately communicate and analyze information has consequences on team performance.
Core Competencies
Clear Communication
Information Sharing
Collaboration
Cross Functional Alignment
Conflict Resolution
Effective Teamwork
Building Strong Teams
Negotiation and Tradeoffs
Coordinating Multiple Stakeholders
Decision Making Under Pressure
Inclusive Leadership
Learning Objectives
Resources to Power Your Simulation
Each simulation comes with a Teaching Guidebook for the facilitator, along with 1:1 facilitator training and free trials.
Available with this simulation
Quick Start Guide
Facilitation Guide
Debrief Slides
Intro Slides
Author Video
Facilitator Video
Free Trial & Demo
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