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Frequently Asked Questions #2
 

How Is Immersive Reality Training Different from Role-Play? (Part 2)

In a previous article, we explored the differences between Immersive Reality Training and traditional role-play training. In this follow-up, we’d like to highlight a few more key distinctions.

1. A Training Experience That Stays with You

In Immersive Reality Training, participants choose their actions and communicate with others in a setting enhanced by costumes, sound, and immersive elements.These emotional, sensory-rich experiences are far more likely to leave a lasting impression than standard role-play scenarios.Moments of emotional engagement are frequent—and memorable.

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2. Skills You Can Apply Immediately

In many role-play trainings, scripts and fixed responses are common.Immersive Reality Training, however, requires participants to make real-time decisions based on evolving situations, just like in actual business contexts.The outcomes change depending on your choices. This dynamic interaction creates opportunities for real, in-the-moment feedback. What’s more, all scenarios are designed by experienced PM Global consultants, who draw on real business cases to ensure practical relevance. That means the experience you gain in training can be immediately applied in the workplace.

3. Deeper Human Connections

Each participant is given a character with a defined personality and set of values—but how that character is interpreted and expressed is up to the individual.From tone of voice and word choice to gestures and responses, personal style naturally emerges. Because of this, participants often reveal sides of themselves that would not surface in traditional training. Even those meeting for the first time find that they come away from the program with a greater sense of connection, having seen each other’s inner thoughts and reactions up close. Immersive Reality Training doesn’t just build skills—it builds relationships.

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