A Real Scenario
You are part of the leadership team at TransNord Logistics, a fast-growing Nordic logistics company rolling out an AI-driven planning system.
The system delivers its first major recommendation.
It proposes redirecting capacity away from three long-standing VIP customers to optimize overall throughput. According to the model, this would significantly reduce costs and improve efficiency. The numbers look convincing. Time is limited. The room is divided.
Some leaders trust the data.
Others trust their experience.
Different perspectives collide.
The discussion centres on questions like:
What assumptions might the AI model be making?
What information is missing — and who would challenge the data?
Do you follow the recommendation, pause, or override it?
How do you explain your decision to peers who disagree?
In NorthStar, decisions are not made in isolation. You debate, challenge, and refine your thinking with other experienced professionals. There is no pause button.
You commit to a position, explain your reasoning, and experience how the situation unfolds — including the consequences your decision creates.
The goal is not to be “right”. The goal is to see how judgement forms under pressure — and how it evolves.
This is one moment from a six-month simulation journey.
Delivery Format
NorthStar Skills Academy sessions is delivered fully online through live, interactive simulations designed for global participation.
All online sessions are approx. 90 minutes and include 2-3 scenarios for discussion.
The Program
Session 1
The AI Decision Trap
(Critical Thinking)
An AI system proposes a major operational shift. Leaders disagree. You must assess the model’s reliability and hidden assumptions.
Session 2
The Warehouse Whisper
(Deep Listening)
Rumours spread among frontline staff. Emotional tension rises. Can you hear what is said — and what is not — before trust breaks?
Session 3
Numbers Don’t Add Up
(Analytical Judgement)
Financial projections look flawless, yet something feels wrong. Can you uncover the flaw before approval?
Session 4
The Unexpected Shutdown
(Resilience)
A critical system fails during peak season. Under pressure, how do you maintain clarity and lead effectively?
Session 5
Two Visions of the Future (Influence)
The leadership team is divided. You must build team alignment without relying on authority only.
Session 6
Reimagining Logistics
(Imagination)
The industry is transforming. Can you convincingly articulate a future others cannot yet see?
TransNord Logistics
The entire NorthStar journey unfolds inside a fictional organisation: TransNord Logistics.
TransNord is a fast-growing Nordic logistics provider navigating digital and AI-driven transformation. New systems promise efficiency but introduce conflict, uncertainty, and strategic tension.
This company becomes your training ground.
Within TransNord, participants face the same pressures as real leaders: clashing viewpoints, incomplete data, AI overconfidence, and high-stakes decisions with no obvious right answer.
As each month unfolds, the story deepens. Tension builds. Departments disagree. AI challenges human judgement.
TransNord is not a backdrop. It is the arena where critical skills are tested and strengthened..
