In this classic simulation, a group is stranded on a rubber life raft with minimal supplies including: Fishing kit Mosquito netting Shark repellant Shaving mirror Two chocolate bars ...and ten other items Participants work individually, then as a group, to assess the items salvaged from a yachting accident, based on their value for survival. Results are then compared with the expert rankings supplied by the U.S. Merchant Marines. Through self-scoring, the group immediately sees how well they performed. Timing: 1-1/2 hours Audience: Work teams--4 to 9 team members may participate at one time--several groups may be directed simultaneously

Author Biography

Jossey-Bass Pfeiffer is the author of Lost at Sea, Instrument - Simulation Manual - , published by Wiley.