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Although simulations have many definitions, a common element is learning through experience. Research shows that without hands-on and “heads-on” learning, even simulations can fail to improve skills or knowledge. Generally simulations place participants into roles in virtual environments where they gain experience and learn by problem solving and decision making. Expert facilitation at multiple points during longer simulations helps participants translate their experiences and apply their learning more quickly. We build simulations into many of our training programs. Some are sold for use by independent or corporate trainers.
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 Foundations™ - The Project Management Simulation
Do participants leave your project management training
. . . knowing about project management tools but not when to use them? If so, make your project management training come alive with Foundations™, The Complete Project Management Simulation where participants carry a project through its entire life cycle and experience the pitfalls of project management and use strategies to overcome them. They will:
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Practice using project management planning, scheduling, monitoring and budgeting tools.
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Practice project team management.
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Simulate a realistic project management experience on a real, simulated project.
For more information about Foundations™, please click here. |
Simulation Feedback
- “Showed the way to build and control the project – establish scope, look for resources, build a team, perform a project process and control it.”
- “Powerful for team management”
- “Simulation opened my eyes”
- “Helped to turn engineers into managers”
- “Hands-on; gave us a chance to get direct practice”
- “Very practical and valuable”
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Teams That Cook®
Teams That Cook® is a multi-use simulation with applications in:
- Project management
- Team effectiveness
- Planning and decision making
- Team rewards
A simple leader guide outlines these applications for use by a team leader, human resource manager, or project team.
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The House That Cards Built
The House That Cards Built is a change management simulation useful either as a stand-alone simulation or incorporated into a workshop. It uses only playing cards and paper and illustrates important components of change in less than 30 minutes. The simulation is appropriate for groups of 16 to 40 participants, including executives, managers, supervisors, non-supervisors, support staff, and technical staff.
Participants experience the dynamics of a workplace change and the common emotional stages of change such as denial, anger, bargaining, and acceptance. In addition participants explore common reactions to change such as engagement and disengagement, competition, conflict, problem solving, and time pressures.
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