STAGE is designed to give participants enough time to experience, reflect, experiment, and apply—not simply to hear about a concept. Depending on the objectives, programs may take place as a full-day immersive experience or across multiple sessions.

For organizations, we recommend designing the format around the behavioral outcomes rather than simply fitting the experience into a standard training block.

STAGE is primarily designed for in-person experiences, because live interaction and the dynamics of a real room are an important part of the experience.

Some elements can be adapted for virtual delivery when the circumstances and learning objectives make it appropriate.

For fully remote teams, we can discuss what can—and cannot—be translated effectively online.

No.

None.

You do not need to memorize lines, perform theatrically, or have any previous acting experience.

In fact, people who have never performed before can often find the experience particularly useful because the focus remains on authentic interaction rather than acting technique.

Yes. Public performance is an intentional part of the STAGE experience.

In real life, our behavior is rarely private. People see how we communicate, respond under pressure, handle disagreement, and interact with others—and they form impressions based on what they see.

STAGE brings that reality into the learning environment. Performing in front of others gives participants the opportunity to experience what it feels like to make behavioral choices while being observed, rather than simply talking about what they would do.

You are not being judged on your acting ability. The performance is a means of making behavior visible—not a test of performance skill.

And yes, it may feel uncomfortable at times. That is intentional. The goal is not to eliminate that feeling, but to create a constructive environment in which participants can learn from it.

Yes. Video recording is an intentional part of the STAGE experience.

Seeing yourself on video allows you to observe your own behavior from a different perspective—often revealing things that are difficult to notice while you are in the moment.

The recording is used as a learning and reflection tool. It helps participants examine what they actually did, said, and communicated, rather than relying only on memory or intention.

You don't just hear feedback about your behavior. You get to see it for yourself.

Recordings are handled within the guidelines of the specific program and are used for learning purposes.

This is totally fine.

Freezing, going blank, saying the wrong thing: all of it becomes something to look at together, not something to be embarrassed about.

The whole design of the session assumes people will get it wrong at some point.

That's where the real work starts.

Some degree of discomfort is normal—and can be useful.

But discomfort is not the same as humiliation.

STAGE is designed to create a meaningful level of challenge while maintaining a professional and respectful environment. Participants are not expected to be performers, and mistakes are treated as information rather than failure.

STAGE is grounded in real behavior, so participants are generally asked to respond authentically rather than “act” in a conventional sense.

Depending on the scenario, you may be asked to approach a situation from a particular role or perspective. The purpose is not to become someone else, but to create a realistic situation in which your own behavioral choices become visible.