Immersive Workshop

Murder Mystery: The Decision Case

Crack the case while uncovering your team's decision-making blind spots. An immersive workshop that turns critical thinking into an unforgettable adventure.

What you'll need

  • Time: 90–120 minutes
  • 👥 Group: 6–24 people
  • 🪑 Space: Room with breakout areas or moveable tables
  • 📺 Tech: Screen for intro slides (optional)
  • Prep: 30 minutes to read through the guide
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About this workshop

The Decision Case transforms leadership training into a gripping investigation. Participants work together to solve a mystery while uncovering their own decision-making blind spots.

Through the narrative, teams explore how cognitive biases shape their judgments, how to evaluate evidence objectively, and how to make better decisions under uncertainty—all while having a genuinely good time.

What participants will learn

The knowledge and understanding they'll gain:

  • How cognitive biases (confirmation bias, anchoring, groupthink) shape everyday decisions
  • Why first impressions can mislead us—and how to notice when they do
  • The difference between intuition and evidence-based reasoning
  • How team dynamics affect group decision-making

What they'll be able to do afterwards

The skills and behaviours they'll take away:

  • Pause and challenge their own assumptions before reaching conclusions
  • Evaluate evidence more objectively—separating fact from inference
  • Ask better questions to uncover hidden information
  • Communicate their reasoning clearly and listen to diverse perspectives
  • Make confident decisions even with incomplete information

How it works

Participants receive case files, clue cards, and suspect dossiers. Working in teams, they piece together evidence, interview "witnesses" (via prompts), and ultimately make their case for who's responsible—and why.

The debrief reveals not just the solution, but the thinking traps participants fell into along the way. It's the "aha" moment that makes the learning stick.

Perfect for

Leadership teams exploring decision-making, managers learning to recognise bias, cross-functional groups building trust, or any team that's ready for something more engaging than slides and lectures.

What's in the base box

  • Facilitator guide with step-by-step script
  • Case file and clue cards (printed)
  • Suspect dossiers for each team
  • Debrief map and discussion prompts
  • Participant worksheets
  • Digital pack (QR to downloads)
  • Room set-up and logistics guide

Available add-ons for this workshop.

Cinematic Intro Video

A dramatic 3–5 minute video that sets the scene and gets participants hooked from the first moment.

Company-Specific Storyline

We'll weave your industry context into the narrative for extra relevance and engagement.

Custom Branding

Your logo and colours on every material—case files, clue cards, the lot.

Facilitator Coaching

A 60-minute session to walk through the flow and tailor it to your group.

Premium Props

Evidence bags, magnifying glasses, and other tactile elements that make it feel real.

Ready to crack the case?

Let's talk about bringing The Decision Case to your team. Or if you need something bespoke, we can design that too.

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