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Ready for the unexpected: how we turned pressure into learning in the immersive experience for Knot Posted by Claudio Santiago on 29 Agosto, 2025

Ready for the unexpected: how we turned pressure into learning in the immersive experience for Knot

Why an immersive experience makes a difference for the team

Learning by doing: concepts don’t stay on the slide; they become action. The group experiments, fails, adjusts, and succeeds—a full cycle of meaningful learning.

Communication under pressure: the narrative compels clear messages, active listening, and rapid alignment on priorities.

Situational leadership: leadership “rotates” according to the challenge, allowing different profiles to take the lead at the right moment.

Critical thinking and decision-making: ambiguous clues, scarce time, and distributed information call for evidence-based choices and trade-offs.

Trust and collaboration: no one wins alone. Progress depends on interdependence between roles, just as in complex operations.

Transfer to daily work: debriefs directly connect the behaviors observed in the room to routines, safety rituals, and the team’s standards of excellence.

How we did it

Immersive storytelling aligned with the company’s principles, connecting mission, values, and expected behaviors.

Progressive challenges balancing logic, observation, coordination, and quick reasoning.

Structured observation and debriefing, translating insights into practical actions at work.

What we heard from the client

We received a very special message from the organizer, Alexandra Vasconcelos: “I wanted to thank you so much for your work. It was really cool and very well done. It worked, the delivery was great, and I hope we can work together again.” There’s nothing better than seeing the team engaged, growing together, and taking insights back to their routines.

Lasting impacts

Greater clarity on how the group decides with the clock ticking.

Improved communication rituals and cross-check practices.

Psychological safety to test ideas and learn from the process.

Strengthened culture and collaboration across areas.

Thank you, Knot, for the trust and partnership. We remain ready to create experiences that blend fun, challenge, and human development—with results that go beyond the room and impact the business.

Want to bring this experience to your team?

In-person, online, and bespoke formats.

Scalable from small groups to large conventions.

Focus on competencies, culture, and performance.

Shall we talk?

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