White Water Expedition
Delight your clients, protect your crew and finish the expedition in profit.
About
Picture leading the first commercial descent of one of the world’s great rivers. In White Water Expedition, a high-energy indoor business game, each team becomes a rafting company with exactly that opportunity.
The adventure begins with planning. Teams research, learn and set their strategy, then embark on an expedition of up to 15 days, earning client satisfaction points and food supplies by completing a range of challenges. Time, food and client goodwill are all limited, so every choice counts.
Full-size rafts, paddles and authentic expedition equipment create a dramatic setting, while spectacular video footage gives everyone a genuine taste of white water.
Every decision about route, pace and supplies affects both the client experience and the bottom line. The team that completes the expedition with the highest net profit wins.
Learning outcomes
Leading a successful expedition requires a careful balance of research, client satisfaction, safety and profit, the same balance that drives strong performance in any business.
Teams are deliberately given more information than one person can manage, so they must decide who tracks what and filter what truly matters. Managing information well becomes essential to delivering the best result for clients.
Participants must also manage a budget, ensuring clients enjoy an excellent experience while the business remains profitable. Teams that share the workload and keep communicating usually make the soundest decisions.
As with any goal-driven project, the temptation to skip planning and simply get started is strong. The review afterwards is especially valuable, offering practical lessons on planning, priorities and teamwork to take back to the office.
Program flow
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Launch the company
Teams set up their rafting companies and receive the information needed for the expedition.
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Plan the descent
Teams research the route, set a strategy and plan their budget and supplies.
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On the river
Day by day, teams lead the expedition and complete challenges to earn satisfaction points and food.
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Watch the figures
Teams balance costs, safety and client satisfaction as they push towards the finish.
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Results and review
The most profitable team wins, followed by a review of the key lessons.
What is included
Included
- Expert facilitators throughout
- Rafts, paddles and expedition props
- Video footage and game materials
- Scoring and results
- Review session
Not included
- Venue hire
- Meals and refreshments
- Audio-visual equipment
- Transfers to and from the venue
- Bespoke printed materials
Frequently asked questions
How big can the group be?
From 10 to 500 guests, organised into smaller teams.
How long is the programme?
The programme typically lasts about 2.5 hours.
Is rafting experience needed?
No. It is an indoor business game, so nobody gets wet and no outdoor skills are required.
Indoors or outdoors?
It is designed for indoor spaces such as a hotel function room, ballroom or conference hall.
How is the winner decided?
The team that completes the expedition with the highest net profit wins.
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Request a quote for White Water Expedition
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