Summary - 2026 Miami Leadership Challenge

The Miami Leadership Challenge is a corporate crisis simulation program designed by the University of Michigan that prepares students to lead in high-pressure, high-stakes situations. You will be immersed in a simulated business and media crisis where you will test your ability to strategize through extreme turbulence, think on your feet, and demonstrate poise under pressure.

You and your team will play the part of senior executives tasked with responding to the crisis as it unfolds: you’ll receive emails, social media updates, phone calls, and more. You will then present your strategy to your Board of Directors, journalists, and the public. Along the way, you’ll receive personalized feedback from business leaders, communication coaches, and faculty experts. Top-performing individuals and the top three teams will receive prizes and awards.

Teams will consist of five students each. While the teams will be assigned randomly, you can make a request to work with specific individuals, and we will try our best to accommodate.

The Miami Leadership Challenge is sponsored by The Johnson A. Edosomwan Leadership Institute.

Miami Business School

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