Professional Simulations

The hallmark of the ICONS Project is our simulations. Our proven development and delivery process is supported by a team of simulation development experts and a customized web-based communications system, ICONSnet, through which our simulations are delivered. The following simulations represent a sample of our capabilities. We specialize in customizing and developing simulations that will meet the unique needs of your organization.

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• Crisis in Kashmir
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  This simulation focuses on the Indian subcontinent, an area of striking ethnic, religious and linguistic diversity that has seen several major wars, and many internal conflicts. A particular flashpoint between the principal regional powers, India and Pakistan, has been Kashmir, a majority Muslim region that has been split between three countries for decades. There are six teams in this simulation, representing the United States, India's government and military, and three groups within Pakistan. Participants must navigate through a series of intense, potentially volatile events testing their crisis management skills.

  To learn more, contact Gururaj Kumar at gkumar@cidcm.umd.edu.

• International Whaling Commission Working Group
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  The challenges of international negotiations and of maintaining international regimes become apparent to participants in this simulation which re-creates discussions among four nation-states (Australia, Kenya, Mexico, and Norway), each of which have a very different position on what the future guidelines for whaling in international waters should be. Participants are tasked with coming to a consensus agreement despite the varied interests and positions among the relevant parties.

  To learn more, contact Gururaj Kumar at gkumar@cidcm.umd.edu.

• Globalization and Nigerian Oil
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  This simulation brings together a range of local and international actors to explore the issues associated with economic development in a resource-rich but traditionally impoverished and conflict-affected region in Africa. Simulation roles include representatives from an international oil company, international financial institution, international non-governmental organizations, local civil society groups, and military and civilian leaders from the Nigerian government.

  To learn more, contact Gururaj Kumar at gkumar@cidcm.umd.edu.

• Midnight at OASIS
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  Under the pressures of budget reductions and deadlines, simulation participants must resolve an inter-agency issue. Representatives from four bureaus within the government agency of OASIS (Agency for Overseas Infrastructure and Support) work together to determine the fate of their Antonia field office. Through this experience, participants practice many collaborative leadership skills, such as influencing, conflict management and team building.

  To learn more, contact Gururaj Kumar at gkumar@cidcm.umd.edu.

• U.S. Senate
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  Participants in this simulation become involved in the same kind of decision making and research that is involved in Senate committees. Toward that end, each group of participants plays the role of one senator who serves on 2-3 committees, such as 1) Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, 2) Commerce, Science and Transportation, 3) Environment and Public Works, 4) Finance, and 5) Health, Education, Labor and Pensions. During the simulation, a wide range of bills are considered and participants must work through potentially divisive issues and manage conflicts among the varied interests at play.

  To learn more, contact Gururaj Kumar at gkumar@cidcm.umd.edu.