Disengaged people
Only 1 in 5 employees worldwide feels engaged at work (Gallup, 2026).
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Training your team will actually want to attend.
Gamified business workshops in English, delivered at your office. We bring everything. You just pick the game.
No cost. No commitment. Protected by the Rematch Guarantee.
The problem
Most corporate training changes nothing.
The old formula
Passive content87 slides and a speaker
No practiceListen, nod, forget
Low engagementPresent, but not involved
✗Zero behavioural changeSame habits on Monday
The Astra formula
Experiential simulationLearn inside a real business game
Real-time decision-makingDecide with the clock running
English immersionUse English for real, not study it
PerformanceReady for the moments that matter
The pressure is already part of your team's working life. We train them to perform inside it.
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Training that disappears
The budget is spent. On Monday, the same habits return.
Teams in silos
Departments stop talking. Problems move slowly between them.
English that freezes
They know the grammar. Then the client call starts.
AI nobody uses well
The tools are bought. The team is unsure or sceptical.
Drag to compare
Same team. Same day. Very different results.
Traditional trainingAstra workshop
Traditional training
Astra workshop
87 slides and a speaker
Format
A live business simulation
Listen and take notes
Your team
Decide, negotiate and lead
Phones and quiet
Energy
Competition and laughter
Avoided, so nobody tries
Mistakes
Safe to make, so everyone learns
Your local language
Language
English, under real pressure
A certificate in a drawer
Afterwards
A management report in 48 hours
Same habits
On Monday
New behaviours, already practised
You don't need more information. You need more practice.
What your team gets
Hard skills. Plus the human skills that really move the needle.
Business skills
- Strategy
- Negotiation
- Leadership
- Commercial thinking
- Decision-making
- AI adoption
- Business English
The human side
This is where teams really change. In every game, your people practise the skills no slide can teach.
- Trust
- Empathy
- Active listening
- Confidence to speak up
- Collaboration
- Giving and receiving feedback
- Resilience under pressure
- Emotional intelligence
Back in the same roomA full day together, away from screens and back-to-back calls.
Trust across teamsShared challenges build connections that months of email can't.
People who feel valuedThey see the company investing in them, not just their output.
Every voice heardQuieter colleagues find their voice when the game needs them.
Calm under pressureTeams learn to stay kind, clear and focused when the clock is running.
Moments they rememberShared stories that carry the lesson, and the team spirit, into Monday.
+13%
productivity when workers are happy
Oxford Saïd Business School study at BT, 2019+23%
profitability in the most engaged teams
Gallup, State of the Global Workplace93%
of valued employees are motivated to do their best (vs 33%)
American Psychological Association
New AI workshop
Run a coffee shop. Use AI, or don't. Your team decides.
New workshop · The Perfect Blend
Build a team that uses AI. Not fears it.
AI-ready team0%
- 1Elastic thinking
- 2Smart prompting
- 3When (and when not) to use AI
- 4AI in everyday work
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AI and humanity
Your company has the tools. Your team has the doubts.
Teams run rival coffee shops and solve real business tasks: launch a winter menu, plan the stock, write the promotion, handle an unhappy customer. Some groups use AI. Some use pen and paper. Everyone learns when AI helps, when it doesn't, and how to make it work for them.
Let AI do the grind. Your team does the thinking.
Book your free briefingBest for any team with AI tools that isn't using them with confidence.
Who should do it? Tap to find out.
Pick your game.
Six workshops, six worlds. All in English, 4 or 8 hours, 6 to 30 people.
Not sure which game fits? Take the 30-second quiz
30-second quiz
Which game does your team need?
The science of play
Why games work better than lectures.
Gamification isn't about making training "fun". It's about changing behaviour. Here's a simple example.
Office A
The bin stays empty. The floor doesn't.
Office B
The bin is full, and everyone's talking.
Same people. Same paper. Same bin. The only difference is the game. That's what we do with business skills.
The power-ups behind every workshop
Why in English
Business skills and business English. In the same day.
Every workshop runs in English with native UK facilitators, because it's the language your team uses with international clients and partners.
English without the lessonNo grammar drills. They practise while solving real problems.
Confidence under pressureTheir first English negotiation shouldn't be with a real client.
A global advantageStronger English links to higher income, exports and innovation.EF English Proficiency Index
Team not confident in English yet?
Astra Fluency gets your team workshop-ready in 10 weeks with business-focused, gamified lessons. For individual managers, we offer flexible online 1-to-1 coaching.
Ready
For HR and L&D leaders
You book. We do everything else.
- 1
Book your briefing
A free 30-minute call (or 15 if you're in a rush, just tell us in advance). We recommend the right game and check your funding options.
- 2
We design your programme
The game, the length (4 or 8 hours), the group (6 to 30 people), tailored to your industry.
- 3
We launch it inside your company
Video teasers and ready-to-send messages, so your team arrives curious.
- 4
Game day
We bring the full simulation lab to your office. You provide a suitable room.
- 5
Your report in 48 hours
Team dynamics, communication bottlenecks and leadership potential, ready for your directors.
- 6
Celebrate the win
Photos, a branded highlight video and digital credentials for every participant.
Everything included
Everything you need. Nothing you have to organise.
- The full simulation lab, at your office
- Native UK facilitators
- Launch kit: teasers and message templates
- Management report in 48 hours
- Event photos and highlight video
- Digital credentials for everyone
- Bonus: online 1-to-1 English coaching for managers who need extra preparation
Your training could be funded.
We help you explore Fondimpresa and other interprofessional funds in Italy, EU programmes and equivalent schemes in your country.
Achievement unlocked
The Rematch Guarantee
Within 5 days of your workshop we call you for feedback. Not happy? We run another one free of charge.
Results
The scoreboard.
How XCC built stronger teams and confident business English.
Three workshops (The Scrum, Grand Prix Business and Slice of the Market) plus a tailored business English course, all in English.
"Investire nelle persone resta la scelta migliore che possiamo fare."
"Investing in people remains the best choice we can make."
97%participant satisfaction
+2CEFR levels on average, A2 to B2
~10%better team performance, according to XCC
Post-match interview
"Finding corporate training that employees actually look forward to is almost impossible. Astra Exec transformed our perception of team workshops. It was energetic, deeply engaging and genuinely fun, while still delivering a tangible boost to how our team communicates and collaborates under pressure."Flowvenue
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Where we work
Born in the UK. Based in Italy. Serving Europe.
We bring the full simulation lab to your office, wherever your team works. These are the countries we visit most.
Our core region
- Switzerland
- Austria
- Germany
- Italy
- Slovenia
We also deliver in
- Croatia
- Hungary
- Anywhere else in Europe
Workshops run on-site. English coaching can also run online, wherever you are. Not sure if we cover your city? Ask us in your free briefing.
FAQ
Questions? We've got answers.
How much does a workshop cost?+
It depends on your country, group size and workshop length. After your briefing, you receive a clear, fixed quote. No surprises.
What if our English isn't good enough?+
Most teams are ready. If some people need support, we offer online 1-to-1 coaching. If the whole team needs to build confidence first, Astra Fluency gets them workshop-ready in 10 weeks.
How many people can take part?+
Between 6 and 30 people per workshop.
How long is a workshop?+
4 hours (half day) or 8 hours (full day).
Where does it happen?+
At your office or a location you choose. You provide a suitable room; we bring everything else.
Can it be adapted to our industry?+
Yes. Every programme is tailored to your team, your sector and your goals.
Can the training be funded?+
Often, yes. We help you explore Fondimpresa and other interprofessional funds in Italy, EU programmes and equivalent schemes in your country.
What if we don't see the value?+
The Rematch Guarantee: we hold a feedback call within 5 days of your workshop, and if you're not happy, we run another one free of charge.
Which countries do you work in?+
All over Europe. Our core region is Switzerland, Austria, Germany, Italy and Slovenia, and we also deliver in Croatia, Hungary and anywhere else in Europe. Workshops run on-site; coaching can also run online.
Ready to play?
Book a free 30-minute briefing (or 15 if you're in a rush, just tell us in advance). We'll recommend the right game, check your funding options and answer every question.
Book your free briefingNo cost. No commitment. Protected by the Rematch Guarantee.