Abilitie launches short-form simulations to bring leadership practice inside real-world scenarios
Abilitie launches Case Challenges, two-hour practice-based experiences that immerse participants in realistic business scenarios. Designed to target key leadership capabilities, the simulations help leaders practise real-time decision-making, navigate trade-offs, and see the consequences of their choices.
Abilitie, a leader in experiential leadership development, has announced the launch of Case Challenges, a new two-hour, facilitated leadership practice experience designed to help leaders build decision-making capability through immersive, real-world scenarios.
Leadership rarely breaks down in theory. It breaks down in the moment, when priorities collide, pressure mounts, and leaders must act without perfect information.
Case Challenges expand Abilitie’s practice-based portfolio by giving leaders a structured environment to practise real decision making inside an unfolding business story. Rather than learning about leadership concepts, participants step directly into realistic scenarios where tradeoffs are unavoidable and decisions actively shape what happens next.
“Our clients kept telling us the same thing,” said Bjorn Billhardt, CEO at Abilitie. “They wanted meaningful leadership practice, but in a format that could fit into the flow of work. Case Challenges are our answer to that tension. Short, focused experiences where leaders still get to wrestle with the kinds of decisions that actually define their performance.”
Each Case Challenge places participants in pairs or small teams and immerses them in common organisational friction points such as alignment, prioritisation, profitability, communication, and change. Decisions are made in real time, consequences are visible, and leadership behaviours surface naturally through action rather than discussion alone.
“We wanted to create something that captured the reality of leadership,” said Luke Owings, Chief Product Officer at Abilitie. “Leadership isn’t about having a single ‘right answer’ in isolation. It’s about making a series of interconnected decisions, often with incomplete information, and adapting as conditions change. Case Challenges let leaders experience that reality and see how small shifts in judgement can meaningfully change outcomes.”
Technology supports the experience without replacing the human elements that make leadership development stick. AI-enabled environments respond dynamically to participant input, while expert facilitators guide reflection and application to ensure learning transfers back to the job.
Case Challenges are now available globally across multiple topics including navigating critical conversations, influencing without authority, creating strategic alignment, managing profitability, and leading through change.
Abilitie will be exhibiting at the Learning Technologies conference, April 29-30, where attendees will be able to see Case Challenges in action. For those not able to experience Case Challenges in person, Abilitie is also hosting a virtual play session for their Enabling Peak Performance scenario on February 19th. Reserve a seat here.
About Abilitie
Abilitie is a Training Industry Top 20 Leadership Training Company and a Top 20 Experiential Learning Technologies Company. Since 2015, they have been at the forefront of leadership development, crafting lively programmes that blend human connection and technology to deliver transformational learning experiences. Their dynamic offerings include competitive simulations and AI-powered case studies, focused on core business skills such as leadership, people management, business acumen, and strategic decision-making.
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