Examples of Our Work

The training of "people skills" can be interpreted to mean different things to different people. SIMmersion's PeopleSIM™ technology was designed with the flexibility to meet a wide variety of needs. Below are some examples of how our technology has been applied to meet client demands.

Brooke Lerner™ - Performance Counseling This simulation is being created to help managers give effective performance counseling to their employees. Brooke Lerner™ is an employee whose primary weakness is her poor attitude and the way she gets along with others. As her new manager, you must deliver an honest assessment of her performance, especially since she has never received one before. With these challenges, you must come to an understanding with Brooke about the changes you expect in her performance and behavior.
Mike Simmen™ - Detecting Deception This simulation was created to sharpen FBI agents' interview skills. Mike Simmen™ is a loan officer at North Star Bank, the scene of a $40,000 theft. As a law enforcement officer, your assignment is to talk to Mike about the incident and determine whether he was involved. Did Mike take the $40,000? Mike may be forthcoming with helpful information or he may lie and be evasive. If you're not careful, he may get angry and frustrated with your questions and decide to end the interview. It's up to you to discover the truth.
Witness Training - Courtroom Testimony This simulation was designed to train forensic experts on what to expect when taking the witness stand. As a forensic scientist, you are questioned by both the prosecution and defense attorneys on your qualifications and the evidence submitted to the court. This task will be difficult, especially since the defense attorney will use tactics to make you look incapable to the jury. To help the prosecutor in presenting her case, you will need to present technical information accurately and in a way that is readily understandable.
Billy Parker™ - Determining Suicide Risk This simulation was created to help Army personnel detect the risk of suicide among soldiers. As an Army Chaplain, you meet an infantryman named Billy Parker™ who is having some personal problems. Billy may be willing to talk about these things openly or he may simply feel that it is none of your business. Regardless, your job is to determine if he is at-risk for suicide based on your conversation with him. You will need to listen closely for any clues or symptoms that belie his true intentions.
Andy Newman™ - Assisting Autistic Children This simulation was designed for children with autism or other developmental delays who have difficulty interacting with their peers. Andy Newman™ is new in town and enjoys grade school. As a classmate, you would like to invite him to come over to your house after school. But will he be interested? Andy is more likely to accept your invitation if you show an interest in him and don't insult or hurt his feelings.
Maria Rodriguez™ - Screening Passengers This simulation was created to improve U.S. Customs agents' screening skills. As a U.S Customs inspector, you greet Maria Rodriguez™ who has just flown in from Mexico City. Your job is to determine whether you should search her for illegal substances. Maria's behavior can range from innocently nervous to noticeably guilty. Your assessment needs to be made based on subtle physical and verbal clues. Keep in mind that if you decide to search her or the luggage she is carrying, you will be asked to clearly state your reasons for doing so.
David Martinez™ - Medical Simulation SIMmersion® developed this medical simulation training module to teach healthcare professionals to distinguish between routine symptoms that are indicators of a biological terrorist attack. It is your job to examine David, discuss his medical history and current symptoms, and make an appropriate diagnosis. David's medical condition varies with each play of the simulation. During one visit, he may be infected with chicken pox, but talk to him again and he may have Rocky Mountain spotted fever or smallpox, which share similar symptoms that can be difficult to differentiate.
Zhou Wen™ - Cultural Sensitivity Training SIMmersion® has developed two simulations to help users learn to interact effectively with members of other cultures. Zhou When provides users with exposure to Chinese culture, while Rasheed Ali Abdullah teaches about Arab culture. These simulations help the user develop sensitivity to different cultural and social norms and enchance active listening skills.
Christy Johnson™ - Alcohol Screening Although alcohol-related injury continues to be a leading cause of death in the US, the educational curriculum for health care professionals devotes little time to the prevention and treatment of alcohol use disorders. Consequently, many health care professionals lack sufficient background in alcohol screening and brief intervention strategies and have difficulty with issues of patient resistance and ambivalence about reducing alcohol use. SIMmersion developed the Christy Johnson simulation to help healthcare providers practice these difficult conversations. You must talk with Christy about her drinking habits to determine how much of a role alcohol plays in her life. If needed, you must help her realize how her drinking impacts her life, her relationships, and her health, while always being careful not to push her too far.
Juan Gonzalez™ - Navy Recruiting When Juan Gonzalez walks into your Navy recruiting office, you know nothing about him. As you discuss what the Navy can offer him, you must also find out what he can offer the Navy. To do this, you must demonstrate the rapport building, blueprinting, and selling skills that a Naval Recruiter should utilize when speaking with a potential recruit. In the real world, you only have one chance to say the right things to Juan, only one chance to determine if there is something in his past that would keep him from serving well. But with the Juan Gonzalez simulation, you (as Navy Recruiter) can practice and reinforce your conversational skills as many times as you'd like. By the end of the experience, you will improve your self-confidence in job performance and your understanding of the role and objectives of a Naval Recruiter.