Michigan Ross Students Reflect on Lessons Learned as Acting C-Suite Executives at Leadership Crisis Challenge

Maria Papp, BBA ’26

What does it take to win the Leadership Crisis Challenge?

In a recent Michigan Ross blog, three student winners reflected on their experience stepping into the role of C-suite executives during the fast-paced simulation—and how their teams navigated uncertainty to come away with a win.

In the piece, Sara Zubieta, BBA ’27 (also a Sanger Student Ambassador), Rasul Rahman, MSCM ’26, and Maria Papp, BBA ’26 discussed the leadership skills they applied and the challenges of making high-stakes decisions with limited information. Their reflections highlight the strategic thinking, collaboration, and communication required to lead effectively under pressure during the challenge.