Build-a-simulation

At PolSim: Build-a-Sim, we specialize in creating custom simulations designed to meet the specific goals and needs of your organization. Whether you’re looking to explore a pressing global issue, develop critical skills, or simulate the dynamics of a specific institution, our Build-a-Simulation product provides a fully customized learning experience.

1. Choose Your Topic

Select from a wide range of global and local challenges, or propose your own. Examples include:

• Climate change and disaster response

• Geopolitical conflict and diplomacy

• Economic policy and trade negotiations

• Migration and refugee crises

• Technological innovation and cybersecurity

2. Pick an Institution

Simulate the dynamics of real-world institutions or create a hybrid model:

• Government Bodies: Parliaments, ministries, or local councils

• International Organizations: United Nations, NATO, WHO, or regional organizations

• Private Sector and NGOs: Corporate boards, advocacy coalitions, or humanitarian actors

3. Define the Crisis

Bring policy challenges to life with realistic, high-stakes scenarios:

• A looming trade war

• A sudden outbreak of conflict

• Managing a natural disaster

• Tackling corruption or institutional reforms

• Negotiating peace in a fragile state

4. Focus on Skills

Tailor your simulation to develop and enhance specific competencies, such as:

• Negotiation and diplomacy

• Crisis management and decision-making

• Strategic planning and implementation

• Stakeholder analysis and engagement

• Policy design and evaluation

What’s Included in Your Custom Simulation?

• Scenario Development: A comprehensive, real-world inspired policy scenario tailored to your focus.

• Role Assignments: Detailed character profiles and objectives for each participant.

• Facilitation Guide: Step-by-step instructions for running the simulation, including debriefing tools.

• Supporting Materials: Policy briefs, datasets, maps, or multimedia content to enrich the experience.

• Flexibility: In-person, hybrid, or fully virtual delivery options.Why Choose Build-a-Simulation?

• Customizable: Every element, from the topic to participant roles, is designed with your needs in mind.

• Engaging: Interactive scenarios immerse participants in realistic policy challenges.

• Impactful: Learn by doing, with a focus on practical skills and real-world applications.

• Scalable: Suitable for groups of all sizes, from small teams to large conferences.Examples of Past Custom Simulations

• The Great Cyber Crisis: A multinational response to a coordinated cyberattack on critical infrastructure.

• Green Cities Initiative: Negotiating urban sustainability policies among government, private sector, and civil society stakeholders.

• Post-Pandemic Global Health: Rebuilding global cooperation in the aftermath of a major health crisis.

• Energy Futures: Navigating energy transitions and securing international agreements for clean energy development.

Let’s Build Your Ideal Simulation!

Contact us to start designing a unique, transformative learning experience for your team.

📧 Email: buildasim@polsim.org

🌐 Website: www.polsim.org/buildasim

📍 Locations: Virtual and in-person options worldwide