Immersive Workshop

Spy Mission: Cross-Functional Ops

Navigate intel-sharing challenges and make rapid decisions under pressure. A high-stakes simulation that exposes how teams really communicate—and how they could do it better.

What you'll need

  • Time: 90–120 minutes
  • 👥 Group: 8–30 people
  • 🪑 Space: Multiple rooms or areas ideal (but not essential)
  • 📺 Tech: Screen for mission briefings
  • Prep: 30 minutes to set up team zones
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About this workshop

Cross-Functional Ops drops teams into a spy-themed scenario where success depends entirely on how well they share information across silos. Each team holds pieces of a puzzle—but only by communicating effectively can they complete the mission.

The simulation reveals exactly how information gets lost, distorted, or hoarded—and gives teams a shared language for fixing it.

What participants will learn

The knowledge and understanding they'll gain:

  • How information silos form—even when everyone has good intentions
  • The hidden costs of poor cross-functional communication
  • Why assumptions are the enemy of collaboration
  • How urgency affects decision quality and information sharing

What they'll be able to do afterwards

The skills and behaviours they'll take away:

  • Share critical information proactively, not just when asked
  • Ask clarifying questions before acting on incomplete data
  • Make decisions confidently even with imperfect information
  • Build communication protocols that prevent gaps
  • Recognise when silos are forming and intervene early

How it works

Teams are assigned roles within an intelligence agency. Each receives different pieces of information about an unfolding situation. Through timed communication windows, they must piece together the full picture and coordinate a response.

The debrief reveals what information was lost, why decisions went wrong, and—crucially—how the same patterns show up in everyday work.

Perfect for

Cross-functional teams who need to collaborate better, organisations breaking down silos, project teams with multiple stakeholders, or any group where miscommunication has real consequences.

What's in the base box

  • Facilitator guide with scenario scripts
  • Role cards and intel dossiers
  • Timed mission briefings (print + digital)
  • Communication log templates
  • Debrief framework and discussion guide
  • Team zone setup instructions
  • Digital countdown timers

Available add-ons for this workshop.

Custom Scenario

We'll design the mission around your industry context and real collaboration challenges.

Cinematic Briefing Video

A dramatic intro that sets the stakes and immerses teams from the first moment.

Multi-Site Version

Adapted for teams in different locations, using video calls as communication channels.

Facilitator Coaching

A session to master the pacing and manage the controlled chaos effectively.

Spy Props Kit

Classified folders, secure envelopes, and agent badges that make it feel real.

Ready to complete the mission?

Let's talk about bringing Cross-Functional Ops to your team. Or if you need something bespoke, we can design that too.

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