Leadership isn’t learned on day one

Cummins used simulation to give future leaders real-world practice before promotion.

This video is a clip from our 8/5/20205 Training Magazine Webinar: Why Leadership Pipelines Break—and How Top Companies Fix Them

Too many new leaders fail because they’re promoted into complexity they’ve never faced.

Cummins saw that coming. They wanted their emerging leaders to practice before it counted — not after.

Using a custom simulation, participants had to navigate tough, cross-functional decisions across finance, operations, strategy, and people. It was immersive, high-stakes, and designed to mirror real Cummins challenges.

In just a few days, the company uncovered skill gaps, surfaced top performers, and gave high potentials a safe space to learn through experience.

No guesswork. No waiting to see who sinks or swims.

It’s a smarter way to build leadership confidence.

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