Employee engagement is critical for any enterprise, especially in a booming economy with record low unemployment. Everyone intuitively understands how important it is, but how do you make a strong business case for a specific plan with clear financial outcomes? … Read More
Someone on a LinkedIn forum recently asked: “What kinds of topics would you like to see covered in a 2-day Management Development workshop?” My reply was: “I recommend that the first day be a team-competition business finance simulation: a good … Read More
Some say it’s still a recession, others say it’s a very slow recovery. Either way, the money is tight. So what’s a company to do? While some companies are slashing their budgets in every direction, smart companies are shifting to … Read More
A couple of weeks ago I ran across a great People Management news video from this spring. In it three learning and development pros comment on their biggest challenges and one makes some interesting observations on trends. In this People … Read More
There are two fundamentally different approaches to looking at developing ‘business understanding’ using a business game. Thinking inside the box: You can get a Hosted ELK service and develop a personalized model of the business. Consultants come in and ask … Read More
In choosing a business game or business simulation for learning purposes, whether in a corporate or academic environment, the first question should be “Computer-based or board-game?” There are advantages and disadvantages to each. Essentially, the computer-based simulation can be more … Read More
For the past 10 years, we have talked about ‘aha! thinking’ and ‘overnight learning’ and tried to express how our learning continues beyond the simulation. Over the past year we have come up with a phrase that describes a lot … Read More