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Top ex-fighter pilots from Israel and America launch new model of business leadership training

World’s largest F-35 simulator facility at NYC Center

New York, September 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — A senior group of former Israeli and American fighter pilots today announced the launch of The Squadron, a business leadership training facility, a custom-designed 14,000-square-foot facility at 7 World Trade Center.Partnership with real estate development company silverstein properties Leveraging the Israeli Air Force’s legendary skills and values, the squadron deploys 18 military-grade F-35 fighter jet simulators. lockheed martin Software for training corporate teams in high-pressure decision-making.

Squadron’s proposal is based on fundamental market challenges. $200 billion one year usa from companies – but 2019 Harvard Business Review Studies show that only 10% of programs yield tangible results.

Founder and CEO of Squadron Kobi Rezhev It was his background as a senior commander in the Israeli Air Force that made the difference, he said: “As an F-16 pilot with more than 4,500 hours of flight time in 500 operational missions, I’ve had the privilege of flying the plane. I learned that flying well is only a small part. What really made the difference was the IAF’s unique, mission-driven culture that allowed people to thrive.”

“This is the spirit we bring to The Squadron, a Center of Excellence where careful and thorough preparation meets thrilling experiences, and where learning from mistakes leads to better results every time,” he said. .

Squadron’s signature methodology is a simple yet effective plan for identifying the root causes of mistakes and how to avoid them, while refining the exact leadership goals and challenges leaders face. helps formulate the They learn to work together as a team to build resilience, overcome fear of failure, and accelerate performance.

The experiential training platform uses the world’s only fully physical civilian F-35 simulators (worth millions of dollars each) with real-time, 1/8 second pressure testing and mission-driven We curate our environment and implement cutting-edge technology. VR and mixed reality technology that enhances learning. Newly developed technologies enable a hybrid approach to learning. Clients can fully participate in The Squadron training in both in-person and remote sessions.

Squadron plans to expand to 17 cities around the world, primarily in the United States.

“It’s not just fighter pilots who understand that the world is a chaotic place. CEOs, especially today, live in a constant state of change and chaos,” he said. David SableAdvisor to The Squadron, Former Global CEO VMLY&R“If you want to survive and even thrive in today’s post-corona business realities, you can’t just rely on case studies and traditional corporate training. You need real-time experience where you can learn by doing.” New and thrilling challenges to get you out of your comfort zone and drive real growth, and that’s what The Squadron has to offer.”

Workshops ranged from 3- to 8-hour sessions and multi-day programs, all built around flight simulator experiences and 360-degree virtual mixed reality, after which teams evaluated how they achieved their goals. , improve collaboration.

“We are extremely proud that Squadron has created a new home here at 7 World Trade Center. Tal Keret, President of Silverstein Properties, building owner and manager. “The role that great leadership plays in business and society is more important than ever. The squadron has identified powerful strategies to enhance and refine those qualities through exciting flight experiences. ”

Nearly 1,000 companies have benefited from The Squadron training in the last four years. IsraelThe Coca-Cola Company, Google, Microsoft, PwC and more, most of whom will be back for additional sessions.

“I was lucky enough to experience a training session with the Squadron recently, but to be honest, I wasn’t sure what to expect. Randy Garutti, CEO of Shake Shack. “What can the F-35 simulator teach us about leadership? But I quickly realized that not only was it a lot of fun, but the lessons shared by the squadron team could be applied throughout our work.” I realized that state-of-the-art flight simulators and debriefings with a dedicated mission commander really allow you to see yourself and your team’s leadership in new and exciting ways. I can’t wait to bring it!”

About Sentai:

Squadron’s unique management training methodology is adapted to one of the world’s most elite organizations, the corporation operating in one of the world’s most complex environments, the Israeli Air Force. The Squadron equips leaders and teams with the habits and behaviors that drive individual and team excellence. This means leading with a mission focus, collaborating with trust, learning by doing, and improving through actionable feedback. By simulating an F-35 flight mission, Squadron’s workshop turns management training into a real-time, high-impact experience, offering faster learning and more tangibility than traditional case-study-based classroom executive education programs. deliver meaningful business outcomes. The Squadron instructor is a US and his IAF pilot and, like an executive, navigates high-risk situations while facing a real-time, fluid environment with no clear information.

For more information, see: https://thesquadron.com/

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