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LEADERSHIP
L E A R N I NG OU TCOME S in the T E AM
MODU L E
• Learn the importance of interdependence
• Recognize how communication impacts team
performance
• Understand the difference between groups
and teams
L E A R N I NG OU TCOME S in the
L E A D E R S H I P MODU L E
• Learn how a facilitative style creates an
atmosphere of teamwork
• Discover the drawbacks of traditional or
passive leadership
• Experience the benefits of facilitative
leadership
Mars Rover Challenge
Third Edition
Matthew P. Eckler and Eileen M. Russo, PhD
Game, 4–4.5 hours per game
You don’t have to leave earth for stellar training.
In an increasingly connected world, collaboration no longer suffices as an intermittent,
as-needed approach to conquering specific projects in teams. If an organization is to
thrive, collaboration must become a constant practice and mindset for employees at all
organizational levels.
More than a year in the making, the new edition of Mars Rover Challenge (formerly
Mars Surface Rover) is a powerful, hands-on experience that explores the importance of
collaboration at both the leadership and workforce levels. The kit offers two experiential
games in one: a leadership version contrasting the three most common leadership
styles—traditional, passive, and collaborative — and a teamwork version contrasting
two common approaches to work — the siloed approach (referred to by Patrick Lencioni
as the biggest threat to cross-functional collaboration) and the collaborative approach.
Both versions of the game highlight the effects of collaborative efforts on performance
outcomes and overall employee motivation as participants are immersed in a
construction activity where they are tasked with constructing a prototype Mars Rover
for the World Space Agency.
Mars Rover Challenge: An Experiential Game for Leadership and Mars Rover Challenge:
An Experiential Game for Teamwork each have three primary learning outcomes,
but with differing focuses on collaboration. The first outcome is for participants to
understand three prevalent leadership styles or approaches to work that are at play
in the workplace and how they affect team performance. The second is for them to
explore why collaborative teamwork is the best approach for long-term success. Finally,
the third outcome is for participants to create an individual plan to lead or work more
collaboratively.
The kit includes all of the required components to facilitate both games, as well as an
initial supply of workbooks for up to 36 participants — 18 for the leader version and 18
for the team version.
While each version can function independently, the two versions complement one
another and collectively present a more thorough, holistic picture of collaboration and
the positive effects it has on workplace productivity.
All pieces except for the Participant Workbook are reusable. Refill Participant Workbooks
are available for individual purchase, and quantity discounts are available.
Deluxe Kit Includes Leadership Version materials to train 3 teams of 6 participants at one time, and
Teamwork Version materials to train 3 teams of 6 participants at one time $899
Participant Workbook Teamwork and Leadership versions available, and sold separately $20
Teamwork Version Kit and Leadership Version Kit Sold Separately $699 each
QuickStart Training Two hours of telephone coaching for facilitators $450
Are you currently using Mars
Surface Rover, Second Edition?
Call our Customer Service Team
today, and we’ll give you a special
upgrade price, and help you get
started in the new edition!
Why are there two versions of Mars
Rover Challenge? How do they differ?
In the modern workplace, collaboration must take root at both the leadership
and workforce levels if an organization is to thrive. For this reason, the Mars
Rover Challenge product suite is comprised of two versions: one that focuses on
collaborative leadership, and one that focuses on collaborative teamwork. While
each functions independently, the two versions complement one another and
collectively present a more thorough, holistic picture of collaboration.