A contract for SimuLearn Inc. to develop a custom simulation designed to enhance soldier soft-skills and elevate their influence in the field has been awarded by the Center for Army Leadership (CAL).

To rapidly acquire and use various influence tactics essential for accomplishing missions in complex, often multinational and multi-stakeholder environments, a critical practice environment for soldiers will be provided by the training.

President of SimuLearn, Ken Kupersmith, stated: "We are proud to partner with the Center for Army Leadership and Tradewinds Consulting in this important goal of enhancing soldier behavior - particularly at this critical time to meet the needs of our forces engaged around the world". "We've provided effective and innovative leadership simulations for the corporate and academic sectors over the past 5 years and we can add significant value to the Army's efforts in developing insights, behaviors and skills through practice-based learning."

Influence techniques detailed in the 'US Army Field Manual 6-22' will be incorporated by the Web-enabled simulation, with real-time, role-play scenarios that demonstrate when particular influence approaches are more appropriate.

SimuLearn's experiential learning methodology and leadership model are readily adaptable to create tailored training programs for diverse personnel and situations as determined by CAL.

To better lead others outside the formal chain of command, such as coalition forces, civilians, tribal leaders and foreign government officials, the Army-SimuLearn program will support the development of rapid-cycle, automated influence training for officers in combat theatres.