MarsLander

Mission Control: The SPACE-Y Challenge

In this business simulation, your team will be part of the Mission Control room at SPACE-Y, managing the exciting MarsLander mission. Throughout the simulation, you will launch a rocket, land it on Mars, and collect crucial data for universities and research centers. This online simulation demands strong communication and collaboration skills as you navigate the roles of flight operation, navigation, and communication experts within a competitive market where the balance of speed and quality is critical.

The Three Phases of the Mission

The simulation is structured into three distinct rounds, each focusing on different aspects of IT Service Management and Agile principles:

Round One: Organization In this initial phase, you must organize your team, managing initial workloads and stakeholder demands while setting up the foundation for the mission.

Round Two: Optimization Apply feedback from the first round to enhance collaboration. You will focus on improving the workflow and using visual tools like Kanban to manage the increasing complexity of the mission.

Round Three: Value Streams Experience and leverage the benefits of Value Streams to deploy features and services efficiently, ensuring that the mission’s strategic goals are met.

Transforming IT Organizations

Through interactive challenges and real-time problem-solving, your team will learn to visualize work, manage workflows, integrate vendors, and translate customer needs into actionable value. The session concludes with a deep reflection on key takeaways, focusing on ITIL®4, remote teamwork, and effective communication. This experience is about transforming your current IT organization into a more agile, lean, and customer-focused team.