Income|Outcome® Blog

Blind Spots in Leadership: How Strengths Become Risks

When star performers and leaders have blind spots, the impact can be serious. Explore how IO for Leaders helps senior teams recognize and address blind spots that affect judgment, strategy, and cross-functional trust.

Memorization vs. Experiencing the Big Picture: What Sticks?

Memorization fades—real understanding lasts. A study on cognitive ability suggests conceptual learning leads to better long-term retention. The same applies to business acumen training—here’s why experiential learning beats rote memorization.

How to Choose a Business Simulation – Part 2: Inside or Outside the Box?

Business simulations fall into two categories: structured, predefined models or open-ended, strategic decision-making experiences. AI adds another layer to the debate—but does it help or hinder business acumen? Here’s why transparency and decision ownership matter.

How to Choose a Business Simulation – Part 1: Computer or Board-game?

When choosing a business simulation, should you go board game or computer-based? Each has pros and cons—but the best approach is big-picture clarity first, then deeper modeling. Here’s how to make the right choice—and where our online version fits.

Business Acumen Is the Glue That Holds Your Company Together

Finding Silver Linings in Global Catastrophes

5 Ways to Extend Profit Responsibility Down the Management Chain

Multiplying the value of business finance training

Fresh business acumen for the Finance Manager

What Type of Year Was it for Your Company’s Training Programs?

Keep Up Employee Training Programs in a Down Economy

Cutting costs in a downturn is necessary—but cutting training may cost more in the long run. High performers leave when they feel stuck, and undertrained employees can’t drive profitability. Here’s why investing in training is a strategic move, even when budgets are tight.

Experiential Learning: Thoughts Through the Ages

Prioritizing Learning and Development Activities - How Do You Do It?

Five Minute Example of Finance for Non-Financial Managers

Visual Finance: Subitizing - 'seeing' amounts without counting