By mock team, I mean one that is made up of completely fictitious characters that are similar to (but not exactly like) a managers own team. A 'typical' cross section if you like. Details regarding performance, personality, skills etc would be given to build up a picture of each person allowing managers to consider how they would manage that person in certain situations. Hope this helps!

I went from a maths degree into training at 22! I'm almost 35 now and still enjoying it. Age shouldn't be a problem as long as you do't pretend to have experience that you haven't, and always respect the experience of the group.