Business Simulations For Leadership Development
Your executives expect results from your leadership program.
We help you deliver them with an executive-led business simulation.
Your name is on the program. We make sure it delivers.
We build around your program and your content, not the other way around. Sometimes that means telling you that you don’t need a custom build, or a simulation at all. You stay in control, and it’s our job to make you look really good.
Only as much simulation as you actually need
Ready-to-Go
A proven simulation that fits into your existing program with minimal setup.
Learn more →Tailored
A proven simulation adapted to your leadership model, terminology and content.
Learn more →What People Say
Thinking about a simulation for your program?
What to look for, what to avoid, and when a simulation isn’t the right fit.
As Seen In
Simulations built or tailored
Years building business simulations
Sessions facilitated
Years: our longest client relationships
Free Business Simulation Ebooks
Download Free Learning Resources
The Process Overview
Talk it through
Tell us about your program, about your audience and what success looks like.
Build it
We fit the simulation to your program, content and goals. Only as much as you need.
Run it
We facilitate on the day and tie every decision back to your business.
Measure it
We gather feedback and results so you can show your executives what changed.
Useful Business Training Simulation Resources
Featured in
Article written by Bill Hall
Business Simulations Can Be A Powerful Tool For Leadership Development – But Proceed with Caution
Available at
Book written by Bill Hall
Shift: Using Business Simulations and Serious Games: A Straightforward Guide for Corporate Training and Development
What is a business simulation?
Business simulations are learning-reinforcement tools. They are often used by corporations for manager training and leadership development. In most cases, these tools combine behavioral and financial attributes similar to a real company. These tools often have various names such as company simulator, business simulator, corporate simulator, and a lot more. In general, most call them business simulation(s).
Business simulations are powerful tools that give corporate training participants a hands-on learning experience. Trainees work through complex topics such as leadership development, leadership effectiveness, business acumen training, strategic thinking, teamwork, and innovative thinking. In the past, business training simulations were available only to the top global companies. However, due to advancements in development tools, these corporate training simulations are now available to companies of almost any size and at any stage of growth.
How do business simulations work?
Business simulations for corporate training and development create an immersive experience. Participants are presented with a simulated company and must decide where and how to allocate resources to achieve a set of key performance indicators (KPIs). Business simulators range from ready-to-go packages to highly advanced custom corporate simulations that require many months of development. Due to the nature of these advanced learning tools, most business training simulations are facilitated by a leader. This simulation facilitation helps connect the training content to the action within the corporate training program, and then back to the participants’ jobs. Training that takes advantage of business training simulations has some of the highest learner-engagement scores of any training support tools available. Simulation Studios both creates and facilitates corporate training simulations for use within leadership development, business acumen training, and a lot more.
Top 5 Tips and Tricks to Successfully Use a Business Simulation Within Leadership Development
Think Simple: Business simulations should not be complicated. Small, focused, closely aligned solutions lead to the highest training-content retention.
Talk to Others: Talk to those who have successfully used business simulations within leadership development. Feel free to contact us. We can put you in touch with companies that have successfully implemented business training simulations. They’ll be delighted to assist you.
Grab Some Paper: When most people think of Leadership Development Business Simulations, they automatically imagine they have to be computer based. However, paper-based business simulations can be highly effective and are easier to manage.
Stay Focused: Ensure the leadership-development business simulation doesn’t stray from your training goals and objectives. Scope creep is the enemy. Write out your learning objectives ahead of time and ensure the business simulation stays aligned with those.
Partner Up: If you find yourself wanting to build something but expertise isn’t available within your organization, find a partner! You might look for a counterpart within another organization that has worked with business simulations before and can assist. Alternatively, hire a firm that can assist. Ensure you partner with a firm you have full trust in and that has a great track record of partnering with customers.