What Chocolate is about

Markus has been working at his family's chocolate factory for a while when he's sent to South America to see the cocoa plantations that supply the business. There he meets Olivia, a Fair Trade activist who has mastered something Markus hasn't: getting people to say yes.

From then on, they're a team. To reach some ambitious goals, they'll need to win over key people around them, and each one calls for a different approach.

You follow their journey from the simulator: you learn the seven principles of persuasion, apply them in practice cases and get feedback on where to improve. It's persuasion skills training in action, without putting a real decision at risk.

What will you learn?

  • The principles of persuasive communication: discover the fundamentals of persuasion and how to use them to your advantage.
  • Persuasive communication techniques: learn how to craft compelling messages and use different types of persuasion to reach your objectives.
  • Persuasive communication strategies: develop strategies to influence people in different scenarios, from business meetings to casual conversations.
  • Examples of persuasive communication: analyze real-life case studies to understand how persuasion techniques can be applied in different contexts.

What does the course include?

  • 5 interactive lessons filled with examples of persuasive communication and practical exercises.
  • 5 real-life scenarios to practice analyzing persuasive communication strategies in different contexts.
  • Downloadable supporting material to continue learning and put your knowledge into practice.

Who is this course for?

  • This course is aimed at anyone looking to improve their persuasive communication skills, from professionals seeking career advancement to people who want to work on their interpersonal relationships.

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How long does the course take?

Chocolate takes approximately 2 hours to complete and can be stopped and resumed at any time.

What does the course consist of?

Through an immersive learning experience, you will dive into the world of persuasion through the eyes of Markus, a young man with great political ambitions. Throughout the course, you will discover the principles of persuasive communication, learn different persuasion techniques, and develop strategies to achieve your objectives.

Why choose this product?

  • An innovative methodology: learn in a fun and interactive way with a gamified course that will hook you from the start.
  • Practical content: apply what you learn in your day-to-day with real-life case studies and practical activities.
  • Experts in the field: the course is designed by a team of persuasive communication experts with extensive experience in the business world.

Why is this course the best one for your company?

This course will help your employees to:

  • Improve their communication skills and increase their ability to influence those around them.
  • Develop persuasive communication strategies to reach their professional objectives.
  • Increase their productivity and improve overall performance.

Course outline

  1. Level1

    Effective persuasion

    The concepts and foundations of persuading well, and the psychological factors that make it work.

  2. Level2

    The seven principles of persuasion

    Connection, power, consistency, consensus, reciprocity, contrast and scarcity: what each one does and when to use it.

  3. Level3

    Putting the principles into practice

    Four cases where you apply what you've learned with different audiences.

How it plays

  • A story with a taste of cocoa

    Markus and Olivia's journey gives every challenge a purpose and keeps you hooked until the end.

  • Realistic simulators

    Practice persuasion in situations that recreate real conversations, in a safe, stress-free setting.

  • Practice cases

    Four cases to apply the seven principles with different audiences.

  • Personalized feedback

    As you play, you see what you did well and which areas to work on.

  • Rankings, levels and badges

    Level up, unlock badges and see where you stand on the leaderboard.

FAQ

How long does Chocolate take, and what do I need to play?

About 2 hours. All you need is a device with an internet connection. It's available in Spanish, English and French, and everyone plays at their own pace.

Can we run it through our LMS?

Yes. Play on the Game Strategies platform or add Chocolate to your LMS (Cornerstone, Moodle, SAP SuccessFactors, etc.). You can also follow each learner's and each group's progress in real time.

What does this persuasion skills training cover?

The seven principles of persuasion: connection, power, consistency, consensus, reciprocity, contrast and scarcity. First you learn how each one works; then you apply them in four cases with different audiences.

Is it influencing skills training just for sales teams?

Not at all. Chocolate is designed for anyone who needs to influence other people's decisions, from senior leadership to sales. You learn to adapt your message to each context and each person.

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