Karl Marx, whose 200th birthday is on May 5th, was a thought leader with no business understanding or major in marketing. He had the temperament of a theological intellectual – the kind who starts with some nonsensical premise and then … Read More
The value of experiential learning is something that has been noted throughout time, from the sayings of Confucius, who said: “I hear and I forget. I see and I remember. I do and I understand.” to the 17th century mathematician … 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
As the fiasco in Washington D.C. unfolded, I couldn’t help but wonder how those who have been through our business simulations would handle the debt ceiling issue. Walt Herbert runs this thought experiment in a recent article: “Suppose a corporation … Read More
Skeptics said no quickie business simulation could teach a foundational concept in finance to non financial managers. I love a good challenge. This business simulation builds business acumen quickly & effectively. The same method is at work in our popular … Read More
In this clip, an Income/Outcome business simulation game helps savvy Gen Ys learn business finance. There are no hidden dynamics in our board-game simulation. Every action is visible, every decision can be tracked, and every effect has a demonstrable … Read More
Some time ago I heard a client talking, 5 years after the fact, about how her team should have won in a the Income/Outcome business simulation. It got me thinking about healthy competition in a business strategy game… and about … Read More