What Iris is about
William, Ada and Leonard are friends building a tech prototype they've named “Iris”. They have one month to present it to a major investor. The idea is solid; the way they communicate with each other, not so much.
Their serious communication problems are putting the whole project at risk. With the help of a mentor, they'll need to apply the keys to Nonviolent Collaborative Communication to meet the deadline and get “Iris” working.
In Iris you learn the method step by step: observe facts without judgment, recognize emotions, identify needs and ask for what you need. You practice in realistic simulators, stress-free, and get personalized feedback on your areas for improvement.
What you'll learn
- The values and benefits of Nonviolent Collaborative Communication.
- How to observe and describe facts without judgment.
- How to recognize emotions and express them collaboratively and nonviolently.
- How to identify and express the needs behind each emotion.
- How to make effective requests, and practice them in the game.
Course outline
- Level1
Look at the facts
Describe what's happening without mixing in judgments or labels.
- Level2
Recognize your emotions
Name them and express them without attacking anyone.
- Level3
Identify your needs
Discover the need behind what you're feeling.
- Level4
Make collaborative and effective requests
Ask clearly and specifically, so the other person can say yes.
How it plays
A story against the clock
Storytelling with three friends, a prototype and one month to convince an investor.
Realistic simulators
Practice nonviolent communication at work by making decisions in a safe environment.
Personalized feedback
See what you did well and what to improve at each step.
Rankings, levels and badges
Gamification that turns learning into a fun experience.
Who it's for
- Professionals in any role who want to communicate better.
- People looking to improve their interpersonal communication with a simple, practical approach.
- Anyone who wants to bring more empathy into everyday conversations.
FAQ
How long does Iris take, and how is it played?
About 1 hour and 30 minutes. It's played online, on any device with an internet connection.
Can we add it to our LMS?
Yes. Play it on the Game Strategies platform or add it as one more course in your LMS (Cornerstone, Moodle, SAP SuccessFactors…), and track each learner's and group's progress in real time.
What is nonviolent communication?
A way of communicating that separates facts from judgments, recognizes emotions and needs, and ends with clear requests. Iris teaches it as Nonviolent Collaborative Communication, with a practical approach centered on empathy.
How do you use nonviolent communication at work?
In difficult conversations or everyday disagreements: describe what happened without judging, say how it affects you and what you need, and make a specific request. In Iris you practice it with the simulator.
Shall we play?
Tell us what your team needs to practice and, in a personalized demo, we'll show you the solution that will make the biggest impact on your organization.