Immersion Workshop

Become Immersed in The Great Game of Business

by going to the place where it all began.

Immerse yourself in The Great Game of Business® with this two and a half day, hands-on workshop at the place where it all began, Springfield, Missouri.

Experience the Living Lab (SRC) and local Great Game practitioners through interactive tours and panels featuring executives and employees. Participate in a live Huddle simulation and see The Game in action at the birthplace of open-book management.

March 17-19, 2026

June 23-25, 2026

November 10-12, 2026

WHAT TO EXPECT

Hosted by the Great Game Team, this workshop features experienced Great Game Coaches and Trainers, SRC executives and associates, and other Great Game practitioners.

At this public GGOB workshop, you will:

Be immersed in our "why" by seeing it in person at SRC facilities and in our Springfield community
Learn the core elements of The Game
Receive real, actionable takeaways that can be used as soon as you get home
See examples of how and why GGOB works, and when it can fail
Learn how to engage your employees in problem-solving your company's biggest pain points
Be introduced to our vast library of tools and resources to help get you started

THIS WORKSHOP IS FOR

Owners & CEOs
- Build an ownership culture that drives accountability, performance, and results at all levels.
Executive & Leadership Teams
- Align your people around the numbers and strategy—and turn plans into execution.
People, Operations, & Finance Leaders
- Equip your teams to think like owners and solve problems where the work happen.

CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS

The Great Game Experience Workshop is eligible for the following credits:

HRCI

14.0 credits

SHRM

14.0 credits

NASBA

16.8 credits

Before the workshop, you will be invited to a virtual meeting hosted by the Great Game Team. Together you will review what to expect from this event, make introductions, and have your questions answered. After the workshop, the Great Game Team will host another virtual meeting to debrief and assist with any next steps you may have.

2024 GGX Agenda

REGISTRATION

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Workshop fee includes local transportation, one working breakfast, two experiential dinners, three catered lunches, and one social hour.

March 17-19, 2026

June 23-25, 2026

November 10-12, 2026

TESTIMONIALS

TRAVEL INFORMATION

Plan to arrive in Springfield, MO, on Monday evening for our welcome reception, and depart after 2 p.m. on Thursday afternoon. We will begin the workshop at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday and wrap up by 12:45 p.m. Thursday.

Hotel: Participants are responsible for their own hotel reservations. Majority of the workshop will take place at Hotel Vandivort, a unique and locally owned hotel in downtown Springfield. This hotel will be considered "home base" for the duration of your stay, and a limited courtesy block has been reserved for $174/night plus tax (a reservations link will be provided upon registration)

You are welcome to book your stay anywhere, but you will be responsible in getting to and from Hotel Vandivort for the duration of the workshop.

Airlift: Fly into Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF), which is serviced by American, Allegiant, Delta, and United. Hotel Vandivort is about 20 minutes away (~$30 via Uber).

Another nearby option is Branson Airport (BKG) in Hollister, MO. They are serviced by Sun Country and located about 45 minutes from Hotel Vandivort.

Transportation: Each day will begin and end at Hotel Vandivort, which has nearby public parking if you are local, renting a car, or driving in. Once you arrive to Hotel Vandivort, we will take care of shuttling you to the various tours and dinners, as well as offering a shuttle service to the Springfield-Branson Airport on Thursday afternoon.

The only transportation you need to arrange once you arrive in Springfield is to the Hotel Vandivort.