Business Simulation Games: Real World Learning

Real life is complex. You never have perfect information. You never have enough time and you must make immediate decisions to resolve issues you face. We often fail and learn by our mistakes, becoming much better at the decisions we make the next time, even though the next time the specific situation may be quite different.

The business world isn’t easy. But a child’s way of learning, playing games, is a powerful way to help people learn concepts and immediately apply them in a controlled environment where there is no adverse consequence with making mistakes. A business simulation game replicates reality. It compresses time and allows participants to experiment and experience that reality. A business simulation promotes teamwork and is a competitive activity in which participants, within a structured set of rules or guidelines, contend with obstacles, make decisions and work together toward a goal.