{"id":9896,"date":"2019-04-06T18:55:22","date_gmt":"2019-04-06T16:55:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bitou.net\/?post_type=product&p=9896"},"modified":"2026-07-27T09:00:24","modified_gmt":"2026-07-27T07:00:24","slug":"before-mars","status":"publish","type":"team_event","link":"https:\/\/www.bitou.de\/en\/team-development\/before-mars\/","title":{"rendered":"Before Mars \u2013 good collaboration can be measured"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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The journey from mission to genuine team insight \u2013 How Before Mars works<\/h2>\n\t\n\t<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n
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Arrive, immerse yourself, feel a sense of responsibility<\/h3>

To begin with, participants immerse themselves in the Before Mars future scenario. The mission becomes tangible, the shared goal clear, and each individual\u2019s sense of responsibility palpable. Even in this initial phase, more than just a sense of direction emerges: curiosity, excitement, and the feeling of being part of something bigger. A group transforms into a team ready to take on responsibility together.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t

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Making decisions under pressure, taking effective action<\/h3>

During the simulation rounds, theory is put into immediate practice. Limited resources, new challenges and changing circumstances force the team to prioritise wisely, weigh up risks and make sound decisions together. This is precisely where strategic thinking comes into play: under time pressure, with real consequences and no room for manoeuvre. This makes the simulation intense, focused and astonishingly close to reality.<\/p>\n

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What makes teams strong and what holds them back<\/h3>

As the mission grows in complexity, it becomes clear how collaboration works at its core. Who takes responsibility? How clear is the communication? Where do silos form, and where does genuine cooperation flourish? Before Mars makes team dynamics visible and measurable \u2013 from leadership and coordination to learning ability and shared goal orientation. This is precisely what makes the experience so valuable: the team recognises itself in its actions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t

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Experiences lead to insights, and insights lead to change<\/h3>

In a structured debriefing, this intense experience is transformed into tangible benefits. Decisions, patterns and behaviours are reflected upon collectively and placed within a clear context. The emotional core lies in recognition: honest, surprising and non-judgemental. This generates concrete ideas for everyday life \u2014 with the aim of improving collaboration, boosting team performance and ensuring that what has been learnt is put into practice in the long term.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n

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A team-building trip to success<\/h2>\n

Before Mars is often used as a strategic turning point in team development:<\/p>\n

Further Level-3-Formats<\/a> for further study or to assess progress<\/p>\n

Level 4 \u2013 Team coaching<\/a>, if sustainable change is to be brought about<\/p>\n

Combine with Adventure Everest<\/a> to bring together emotional and strategic learning areas<\/p>\n

This is how an event becomes a genuine journey of personal development.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n

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The benefits of Before Mars at a glance:<\/h2>\n

\u2714\u00a0 <\/span>An honest assessment of where teams stand: <\/strong>Before Mars clearly shows how your team really works together \u2013 transparently, measurably and without sugar-coating the facts.<\/p>\n

\u2714\u00a0 \u00a0<\/span>A greater sense of responsibility:<\/strong> Participants realise that the decisions they make today will have consequences tomorrow \u2013 an experience with a lasting impact.<\/p>\n

\u2714\u00a0 \u00a0<\/span>From a competitive mindset to genuine cooperation:<\/strong> The simulation makes it clear: sustainable success can only be achieved by working together.<\/p>\n

\u2714\u00a0 \u00a0<\/span>Unlocking hidden potential:<\/strong> Strengths, areas of friction and areas for development are identified \u2013 and put to targeted use.<\/p>\n

\u2714\u00a0 \u00a0<\/span>Highly applicable to everyday working life:<\/strong> The insights gained from Before Mars have a direct impact on meetings, projects and leadership processes.<\/p>\n

\u2714\u00a0 \u00a0<\/span>Set clear priorities:<\/strong> Teams learn to distinguish between what is important and what is not \u2013 even under time pressure.<\/p>\n

\u2714\u00a0 \u00a0<\/span>Lasting insights rather than short-lived fun:<\/strong> Practical knowledge stays with you and can be directly applied to your day-to-day work.<\/p>\n

\u2714\u00a0 \u00a0<\/span>Clarity in complex situations:<\/strong> Before Mars demonstrates how teams can maintain their bearings, set priorities and remain capable of taking action, even in the face of uncertainty.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n

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What our customers say<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\t\t
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“Before Mars has impressively shown us how we make decisions under pressure and what we need to change. Not a workshop, not a game \u2013 but a genuine eye-opening experience with a lasting impact.”<\/p>\n

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The BITOU 4-level model of team development<\/h2>\n

Before Mars is firmly established in BITOU Level 3:<\/p>\n

Level 1 \u2013 A classic team event<\/a>: energy & shared experiences<\/p>\n

Level 2 \u2013 Team building<\/a>: Learning & Awareness<\/p>\n

Level 3 \u2013 Team development<\/a>: structure, cooperation, decision-making (\u2192 Before Mars)<\/p>\n

Level 4 \u2013 Team coaching<\/a>: Sustainable change through coaching<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n

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Frequently asked questions about Before Mars- FAQ’s<\/h2>\n\t\t

Which teams is Before Mars particularly suitable for?<\/h3>

For project, management and departmental teams who wish to reflect honestly on their collaboration and improve it.<\/p>\n<\/div>

What is the ideal group size?<\/h3>

The greatest impact is achieved with 8\u201324 participants; larger groups are possible with adapted setups. The journey from mission to genuine team insights \u2013 this is how Before Mars works.<\/p>\n<\/div>

Is Before Mars more of a game or a training programme?<\/h3>

It is a realistic simulation with a strong emotional impact and a clear narrative structure.<\/p>\n<\/div>

What happens after the event?<\/h3>

The results are documented and serve as a basis for further development or coaching steps.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\n\t<\/div>\n<\/section>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

By 2059, Earth will be uninhabitable. The team must ensure the survival of humanity! But will they manage to work together?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":8692,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":true,"content-type":"","_trash_the_other_posts":false,"editor_notices":[]},"product_cat":[170],"product_tag":[],"class_list":["post-9896","team_event","type-team_event","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","product_cat-team-development"],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t