At Atria L&D, we believe leadership isn't taught, it's developed. That’s why we design immersive learning experiences that empower professionals to grow through experience, reflection, and action. Our approach is grounded in experiential learning and social learning, creating space for participants to learn with and from each other. We don’t deliver one-size-fits-all solutions. Instead, we enable learning that is adaptable, grounded, and real.

1. High-Impact Simulation

We place the learner in realistic, practice-based simulations that reflect the challenges of modern leadership on board vessels with a multinational crew. In a safe and structured environment, participants make decisions, experience the impact of their choices, and engage with the complexity of leadership in real time. Over 1,000 seafarers have already experienced the first version of HEISS, which laid the foundation for the development of the current HEISS 2 simulation, ensuring the experience is engaging, meaningful and hands-on.

2. Facilitated Reflection

After each simulation phase, we create space for deep, structured reflection. Participants analyze their decisions, explore the processes behind them, and reflect on the interpersonal dynamics at play. This reflection strengthens self-awareness, critical thinking, and the ability to lead with confidence and clarity. We included specific best practices in the simulation, allowing learners to ‘learn from other seafarers’, and track their own decisions and actions throughout. At the end, they receive a personalized leadership report that reflects their learning experience and provides insights into their executed leadership style.

3. From Insight to Application

With clear guiding questions and space to explore, we help turning learning into everyday leadership practice. The focus is on real-world impact: stronger decision-making, more authentic communication, and leadership that adapts and endures. Using recongnizable elements of HEISS2, learners move step-by-step from simulation to reality!

Gamification, what-if-scenario experimentation, reflective learning, storytelling, learning from others, coaching & mentoring, applied behavioural science - all in one “tool”. Modern, adaptive, and ready for what’s next.

The HEISS 2 Simulation

Technical Setup

Seamless Simulation. Wherever Your Crew Is.

HEISS 2 is entirely browser-based and designed for ease of access across locations, devices, and formats. Whether participants are joining from onboard, a training room ashore, or working remotely, the simulation runs smoothly, no installation is required.

This makes it easy to access HEISS 2 with full flexibility and minimal technical effort.

Participation Modes & Formats

➢ Single-player mode: Ideal for individual leadership development journeys.
➢ Team-based mode: Designed to foster collaboration and personal exchange.

These options allow full adaptability to your organization’s learning goals from onboard leadership programs to shore-based officer workshops, conferences or talent programs.

How it Works

✔ Anywhere

Access the simulation via a secure web link, directly in your browser, no matter where your crew is located.

✔ Cross-device compatibility

Runs on laptops, PCs, or tablets (minimum 720p resolution).

✔ Full browser support

Compatible with all major browsers: Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge.

✔ No downloads, no delays, auto-save

Starts instantly. No installations or plugins needed. Low download rate, text and images.

✔ Embedded in the Atria Learning Platform

Digital deep dive modules and audience specific-support. Vessel, trade and other ‘corporate-specific’ details. Customizable.

Matching objectives & execution

HEISS 2 provides context and dynamic engagement across the full spectrum of personal, social, managerial and leadership competences. As much as Rome wasn't build in a day, the development of all competences in one ‘training session’ is not realistic. Before executing HEISS 2, it is important to match time-frame, delivery style and learning objectives with the expected outcome. Learning design creates impact. Therefore we have created different HEISS 2 packages, guiding the co-creation process from goals to outcomes.

Empowerment package - Simulation only

For organizations with existing programs, workshops, or trainings
Train the Trainer and complementing materials

Engage & Learn package

For 2 - 5 days workshop settings
Facilitated, at location or virtual

Online preparation and follow-up learning

Engage, Learn & Develop package

For 2 - 6 months talent programs
Paradigm: Developing in any of the talent domains directly fuels growth in competences.

Facilitated, at location or virtual

Spaced process, combining the simulation with online deep dives, facilitated sessions and focused personal or organizational development.

These packages allow fast implementation while being adaptable to organization-specific values, standards, career phases, training landscapes and company-wide change processes.

HEISS II Lab Sessions

Experience the Human Element in Shipping Simulation

Join us for a free 2 hours intensive workshop designed for maritime professionals. Step into the HEISS II simulation and experience the complexity of leadership in shipping, where the human and operational dimensions constantly meet.

In this hands-on lab you will:
▪ Get an intro to the Human Element in Shipping Simulation II
▪ Test the simulation itself in a virtual environment
▪ Explore the facilitation formats and models behind the simulation

Explore the facilitation formats and models behind the simulation To be effective and successful as a leadership development tool, it has to reflect the complexity of the learners´ leadership situations realistically. HEISS II therefore combines elements of serious gaming with hands-on best practices. Engaging from mindset to long-term learning & development, while being innovative and scientifically grounded.

Simulating impact, creating positive impact!

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Dates & Versions

Simulated crew on board:
◦ 26.11 10:00-12:00
◦ 20.01 10:00-12:00
◦ 17.03 10:00-12:00
Simulated office team:
◦ 10.02 10:00-12:00

Seats are limited — sign up for one of the upcoming sessions!
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HUMAN ELEMENT IN SHIPPING SIMULATION 2