White Water Expedition
Plan the route, keep your clients happy and finish the expedition with a profit.
About
In White Water Expedition, a high-energy indoor business game, each team becomes a rafting company leading a first descent down one of the world’s great waterways.
Teams start by planning, learning and developing their strategy. Then they set off on an expedition of up to 15 days, aiming to earn client happiness points and food supplies by completing a range of challenges. Every decision about route, pace and supplies affects both the clients’ experience and the bottom line.
Full-sized rafts, paddles and all kinds of authentic expedition equipment create an impressive backdrop, while spectacular video footage gives a real taste of the thrills and spills of the sport. The room feels like a real expedition base camp from the moment teams walk in.
The team that finishes the expedition with the highest net profit wins the game.
Learning outcomes
Leading an expedition to a successful finish takes a careful balance of research, client satisfaction, safety and profit, the keys to a strong performance.
During planning and execution, teams are deliberately given more information than any one person can handle, so managing information well is crucial to creating the best outcome for their clients. Teams that share the workload and filter what matters most usually make the best calls.
Participants must also balance the budget, making sure clients enjoy the best possible experience while the business stays profitable.
As with any goal-driven task, the temptation to skip careful planning and just get on with the job is often hard to resist. That makes the review afterwards especially valuable, with plenty of practical lessons about planning, priorities and teamwork to take back to work.
Program flow
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Company briefing
Teams set up their rafting companies and receive the information they need for the expedition.
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Plan the descent
Teams research the route, develop their strategy and plan their budget and supplies.
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On the water
Teams lead their expedition day by day, completing challenges to earn client happiness points and food.
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Balance the books
Teams manage costs, safety and client satisfaction as they push towards the finish.
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Results and review
The team with the highest net profit wins, followed by a review of the key lessons.
What is included
Included
- Facilitation by experienced hosts
- Rafts, paddles and expedition props
- Video footage and game materials
- Scoring and results
- Review session
Not included
- Venue rental
- Catering and refreshments
- Audio-visual equipment
- Transportation to and from the venue
- Printing of personalised materials
Frequently asked questions
How many people can take part?
Groups from 10 to 500 guests can take part, working in smaller teams.
How long does the program take?
A typical session runs for about 2.5 hours.
Do we need rafting experience?
No. The expedition is a business game played indoors, so no one gets wet and no outdoor skills are needed.
Can this be run indoors or outdoors?
It is designed for indoor venues, such as a meeting room or function space with room for teams to work.
How is the winner decided?
The team that finishes the expedition with the highest net profit wins.
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