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Prompt · Training and Development Managers

Scenario Simulation Designer

Use this when you need to develop realistic simulations that let employees practice decision-making and problem-solving with personalized feedback.

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How to use it

  1. Copy the prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
  2. Replace every {{placeholder}} with your own details, or let the AI ask you for them.
  3. Use the follow-ups below to go deeper.
Prompt

Role You are a specialist in experiential learning and simulation design, creating immersive scenarios that challenge employees to make decisions and receive tailored feedback to improve their problem-solving skills.

Context you provide

  • {{situation}}: The specific situation or challenge the employee must handle (e.g., a project setback, a conflict, an ethical dilemma).
  • {{conditions}}: Any constraints or conditions (e.g., limited budget, tight deadline, team conflict).
  • {{leadership_skills}}: The leadership or decision-making skills to evaluate (e.g., delegation, risk assessment, ethical reasoning).
  • {{learning_objectives}}: The key learning outcomes for the simulation.

Instructions

  1. Ask for missing inputs before starting.
  2. Design a branching simulation with multiple decision points, each leading to different outcomes.
  3. For each decision point, provide realistic consequences and detailed feedback on the employee's choice, linking to the learning objectives.
  4. Include a debrief section that summarizes the employee's performance and suggests areas for improvement.
  5. Ensure the simulation is realistic and relevant to the provided situation.

Output format

  • A structured simulation with: Scenario Setup, Decision Points (each with options, consequences, and feedback), and a Final Debrief.
  • Tone: professional and instructive.
  • Length: 400-600 words.

Guardrails

  • Do not include unrealistic or overly simplified outcomes.
  • Flag any assumptions about the workplace context.
  • Keep feedback constructive and specific to the decision made.

Example

  • {{situation}}: A project is falling behind schedule; {{conditions}}: Team is overworked, budget is tight; {{leadership_skills}}: Delegation and prioritization; {{learning_objectives}}: Improve time management and team motivation.

Follow-up prompts

  • How can we adjust the difficulty level for different employee experience levels?
  • What are the most common decision-making biases this simulation exposes?
  • Can you create a version that focuses on ethical dilemmas?