Business Simulation duration:

1 day

Challenge of Egypt

Synopsis

The Challenge of Egypt is a project management business simulation. A business simulation is an interactive workshop in which teams of people work on challenging issues within a simulated environment. In a simulation each participant will play a role and has specific tasks, responsibilities and authority.

Do you recognise these challenges in projects?

  • Improving performance in projects
  • Improving team working in projects
  • Translating project management theory into practice.
 

Why do projects continually fail? Key reasons include:

  • Poor end-user engagement and involvement
  • Unclear requirements specifications and planning
  • Ineffective project management
  • Frequent scope changes not well managed
  • Lack of project leadership and soft skills.
 

This business simulation can be used to help participants address the above common challenges and failures as well as enable participants learn how to apply waterfall or agile method in a realistic challenging environment.

  • The scenario takes place 4000 years ago in ancient Egypt.

  • Zoser’s pyramid has just been completed; work on the Cheops pyramid has yet to be started.

  • Egypt was one of the most important civilizations of that time, and structures were being built alongside the Nile that would continue to astonish people for millennia to come.

  • How could the Egyptians do this?

  • This cannot be done without proper project management. How are you going to excavate, transport and construct millions of stones and ensure that tens of thousands of people work as efficiently as possible?

  • Obviously that didn’t just happen all by itself.

  • Furthermore, the process was continually subject to the changing demands of the Pharaoh, the weather, diseases, wars etc. project management practices, skills and instruments were required to deal with all of these issues.

  • The mighty Pharaoh is fighting wars to protect his country.

  • There is a risk he could be fatally wounded at any moment.

  • Just like every Pharaoh he wants to secure his afterlife, and to take his treasures and weapons with him.

  • His good friend, the priest, will take care of the Pharaoh’s requirements and will ensure that a project is set up to construct this magnificent pyramid close to the river Nile.

  • Teams of administrators and quality experts will support the project and guarantee that the Pyramid will secure the Pharaoh’s afterlife.

  • The best project manager in the country will make it all happen.

  • How to translate project management theory into practice
  • Setting up a project organisation with the associated roles, tasks and responsibilities
  • Analysing the project risks and agreeing countermeasures
  • Carrying out work packages in the role of team leader and monitoring progress
  • Monitoring the tolerances (budget, time, scope and quality) of a project or subproject
  • Resolving project issues
  • Managing the project in the role of project manager
  • Dealing with changes within the project
  • Dealing with the project board
  • Evaluating a project
  • Insight in the knowledge, skills and behaviour to manage successful projects.
  • Students who followed project management training and want to learn how to apply the theory before going into their projects.
  • Teams who want to assess and improve the current way of working in projects. By playing this simulation they can experience possible improvement suggestions for their own projects.
  • Teams during kickoff sessions. A perfect way of bringing the team together, including sponsors and users, and experience how we are going to work together in the project.
  • For team building.
  • To support your project management approach. Spread the message within the organization by using this simulation. It is fun, exciting and people will remember.
  • You can use the simulation as part of soft skills development to focus on communication and collaboration.
  • There is also an ‘Agile’ variant of the game that can be used to support Agile methods

Challenge of Egypt is a great add-on to PMP Exam Prep, PRINCE2 Practitioner, AgilePM Practitioner and ABC Scrum Master courses.

No prior knowledge of Waterfall or Agile is required. Participants with project experiences can benefit more from the simulation.

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Lionel Seaw

As Principal Consultant, Lionel Seaw offers extensive technical and managerial depth across government, pharmaceutical, and financial sectors. A trusted advisor, he combines real-world experience with a strategic helicopter-view to manage complex changes. Lionel is dedicated to building high-performance teams through effective methodologies and best practices, achieving mission-critical objectives with perseverance and focus.

Feisal Ismail

Feisal Ismail is an experienced technology and management leader who has supported organisations across government, pharmaceutical, technology, and financial services sectors. An ITIL and DevOps Institute Ambassador, he helps organisations align digital and technology strategies with broader business objectives through pragmatic, results-oriented guidance grounded in globally recognised best practices and real-world operational constraints. Meticulously organised and highly collaborative, Feisal is recognised for delivering effective and sustainable outcomes in complex engagements.

Tan Hoon-Wee

Tan Hoon Wee is an accomplished IT professional with extensive international experience in managing shared services and complex project delivery. Expert in both Waterfall and Agile methodologies, he holds prestigious certifications including PMP, PRINCE2, and CSM. He specialises in advising on organisational change and process optimisation, leveraging exceptional communication skills to maintain outstanding client relationships.

Yi-Jen Huang

Huang Yi-Jen is a specialist consultant in IT Governance and Management Frameworks. With a portfolio spanning Service Management, Agile, and Risk Management, she is recognised for achieving sustainable results through an organised, proactive delivery model. Yi-Jen is a natural communicator who excels at managing diverse stakeholders and solving complex challenges with an innovative, value-driven and professional mindset.

Luqman Haniff

Luqman Haniff is an IT security specialist with over a decade of experience advising SMEs on infrastructure and information security management. A meticulous problem solver, Haniff utilises a balanced macro-and-micro approach to tackle organisational vulnerabilities. He specialises in creating targeted, custom solutions that bridge the gap between technical necessity and cost-effective business strategy for robust protection.

Why Us?

Complimentary refresher

Participants can attend a complimentary refresher if they wish (1-year validity and subject to approval)

Post Course Advisory Support

Should you have questions after the course, you may contact the trainer for assistance regarding course material

E-learning Portal Access

1 year access to our E-learning portal. Including:
– E-books available for download
– Official sample exam
– Randomised quiz formulated by Sapience Trainers based on past examinations

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