Challenges:
The International Cricket Council (ICC) needed to rapidly recruit, train, and manage a diverse workforce for the T20 World Cup across 17 matches in three U.S. cities. They required staff who were passionate about cricket or eager to be part of a global sporting event, could quickly learn about the event, and effectively support the event team.
Create a cost-effective solution in two weeks
Recruit and train over 200 interns and volunteers across 17 matches in 3 cities
Ensure high performance and engagement for a variety roles: guest facing, operations, broadcast, production, etc..
Objectives:
Develop a cost-effective solution to recruit and train event staff, interns, and volunteers quickly.
Create a mobile-first training platform with AI-powered support for rapid cricket education.
Implement a gamified work experience to incentivize high performance across multiple cities.
Provide real-time support and analytics for ongoing staff development and event management.
Establish a scalable model for future sporting events.
Solutions:
fieldXperience and Praxis AI delivered an innovative, technology-driven workforce management solution:
AI-Powered Mobile Training Platform:
Real-Time Support with AI Digital Twin:
Gamified Work Experience:
Professional Development:
Outcomes:
“Our customized AI mentor delivered accurate content in a fun way that improved knowledge retention” - Julie Abbott, Intern/Volunteer Tournament Coordinator
Conclusion:
This case study showcases how fieldXperience and Praxis AI's innovative solution revolutionized workforce management for the ICC T20 World Cup, combining cutting-edge technology with a human-first approach to deliver exceptional results. The success of this project not only met the immediate needs of the ICC but also established a new benchmark for event staffing for cricket events, paving the way for future advancements in growing cricket in the U.S.
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