The project's aim was to have an effective tool for addressing the topic of conflict, which is increasingly perceived as urgent for organizations and individuals in a cultural and social context characterized by the polarization of opinions and open conflict. In particular, promoting the theme of conflict management helps organizations operating in areas characterized by the need for inclusion and integration. Furthermore, the project proposes an innovative methodology and tools that foster the development of trainers' skills, including the use of digital technologies. Specifically, the project involves the use of a board game, designed as a role-playing game in which a summit between government representatives for the resolution of an issue related to migration flows is simulated. The game is integrated and supported by a digital conversational storytelling platform that allows for participant engagement, role-setting, and support for the various phases, including feedback
The project stems from the need to develop an innovative methodology for conflict management training. Specifically, the aim was to integrate the game MORE – a board game designed to facilitate conflict management training – with the MATTERS platform for conversational storytelling. The intention was to have a more effective and engaging methodology for addressing the topic of conflict in training activities. The MORE game had been developed and tested in specific contexts, mainly related to the Third Sector, while we needed to have a version that was also more useful in other organizational settings. Furthermore, integration with a digital tool could enhance the user experience for participants