Business Simulation, Custom Business Simulation, Business Simulation Games

Business Simulation Overview-
Business Simulation- Webster’s dictionary defines it as: The imitative representation of the functioning of one system or process by means of the functioning of another (a computer simulation of an industrial process): examination of a problem often not subject to direct experimentation by means of a simulating device

A business simulations (especially a custom business simulation) can help managers and employees preview risky situations – without the risk. A business simulation takes the drudgery out of exploring ‘what ifs.’ A team-based custom business simulation shows managers and employees how changes affect other departments. Your staff can explore change without fearing it. A custom business simulation can help companies develop street-smart managers and employees who can think long-term and plan strategically.

Custom Business Simulation Overview-
A custom business simulation is a computer simulation of your company. We build in all the elements of your current business climate - from product engineering to marketing, pricing to manufacturing, inventory to human resources, even budgeting, profitability, R&D, operations... and more.

Our custom business simulation is customized to your business. These business simulations are developed from the ground up with the purpose of being used for business training and strategic alignment. Nothing canned here. This is a business simulation tailored to your needs and business.

Business Simulation Games-
Training directors have a tough job: training employees in fast changing markets … with reduced budgets.

Something has to give. Training must provide…
- More cost-effective methods
- Faster and more thorough education
- Higher retention value
- Immediate changes in employee behavior
- A solid return on your training investment
- Positive buzz about the training to help you sell it!

How about a business simulation game? SimDevGroup’s business simulation games provide a blended system of consulting, e-learning, and live training normally reserved for executives:

Customized Business Simulation Games: No ‘one-size-fits-all’ binder full of paper here! This is workforce training adapted to your company’s market conditions and plans. It’s a mock-up of your organization that helps align your employees to your company’s business goals.

The tools: business learning, modeling, competitive analysis, and real world feedback.
The idea: employees should be aligned with company goals
The resulting new focus: profitability.

Interactive team based business simulation game: Unlike games with one user competing against a computer, the SimDevGroup business simulation game encourages teams to compete with each other.

An interactive business simulation (business simulation games) gives your teams a powerful tool that quickly satisfies their probing questions. Employees use your company data to operate your company in simulated situations. They get up close and personal with the tough decisions management faces. In two to three rounds of the simulated decision-making, they gain empathy for the rigors of running any business.


Frequently Asked Questions:

Is business simulation based training more effective than traditional training methods?

Traditional learning methods -- classes and seminars – have value, but even active classroom discussion rarely prompts adults to change behaviors or habits immediately. Customized business simulations shorten the learning curve by quickly showing cause and effect, and the speed of computer based team simulations takes active interaction to the max.

Can a custom business simulation help executives implement change rapidly?

A business simulation provides a risk-free environment for testing what-ifs. A team-based business simulation using your company’s data can collapse time and space so employees can see both the opportunities and the consequences of actions. Custom business simulations help build a culture that accepts change. In a global marketplace, erasing the fear of change may be the greatest value of simulation-based employee training. Thus, a business simulation can help accelerate strategic changes.


Can a business simulation improve managers’ and employees’ focus and, thus, enhance profitability?

A business simulation can help managers break the “our department” myopia to see how change affects other departments. Traditional learning methods take much longer to broaden perspective. Unlike generic business simulation games, custom business simulations use your company data to build reality. Thus, it’s easy to run ‘what ifs.’ And a business simulation is seductive: employees think up more ‘what ifs.’ Long-term thinking sets in. The good and bad outcomes of business simulation runs stick in employees’ minds. Consequently, customized business simulations sharpen employee decision-making skills.

Simulation Development Group can help you with your business simulation, custom business simulation, or business simulation games needs.