Five Minute Example of Finance for Non-Financial Managers
Robin Helweg-Larsen
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Can a Quick Business Simulation Teach a Core Finance Concept? Skeptics Said No.
I love a good challenge.
Skeptics doubted that any quick business simulation could effectively teach a foundational finance concept. But the right approach makes all the difference.
Watch this 5-minute video where I break down the concept of equity using a simple business simulation.
This is just one example of how a well-designed simulation can quickly and effectively develop business acumen. In just five minutes, participants see how a financial principle works—no spreadsheets, no lectures, just direct experience.
Why Business Simulations Work
Understanding how business decisions impact results is critical—whether you work in finance, operations, sales, or strategy.
The key to real learning isn’t just explaining finance—it’s experiencing it. That’s why our simulations:
- Model real business scenarios – Participants make decisions, compete, and see the results.
- Prioritize hands-on learning – Instead of memorizing concepts, participants apply them.
- Work across all experience levels – Whether someone has decades in business or is new to financial concepts, the lessons stick.
This same experiential approach is what makes our Income/Outcome workshops and Finance for Everyone programs so effective.
The Business Impact
Once people have experienced financial decision-making firsthand, they make better real-world choices:
- Seeing the trade-offs between short-term and long-term decisions.
- Recognizing how operations, finance, and strategy connect.
- Identifying profit opportunities and reducing inefficiencies.
- Understanding risk and adapting quickly to challenges.
It’s not about teaching finance—it’s about building business acumen in a way that sticks.
Want to See More?
This 5-minute example is just the start. If you’re curious how business simulations can build stronger decision-makers, check out our Finance for Everyone page for more insights.
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