- Business simulations designed to create lasting, impactful learning
- Expert facilitators and trainers who bring sessions to life
- Proven methodologies that drive measurable results
About Business Simulations
Business Simulations is dedicated to developing people through psychologically safe, immersive experiences that bring lasting learning.
What we do
We deliver experiential leadership development for some of the world’s leading and most ambitious organisations. Through engaging, collaborative learning experiences, we help businesses unlock the full potential of their emerging talent, leaders, and c-suite executives.
Our story
For more than 20 years, our growth has been driven by client recommendations and long-standing relationships. Many of our customers return time and again - and refer us to others - because of the impact our simulations deliver to their bottom line. Today, we work with some of the world’s largest organisations, including those in the FTSE 250 and Fortune 500, across sectors such as healthcare, financial services, and technology.
- 2004 – Founded by Ken Thompson as Redburn Consulting
- 2010 – Released the Cruise operational excellence simulation
- 2014 – Rebranded to Dashboard Simulations and launched our first web simulation platform
- 2015 – Debuted the Acumen business simulation
- 2016 – Launched the Influence change management simulation
- 2018 – Rebranded as Business Simulations to better represent our evolving focus and core expertise
- 2020 – Released the Consortium collaboration simulation
- 2023 – Unveiled our Symphony multi player simulation platform
- 2025 – Launched our new logo and branding, and started our Discovery Learning Journey newsletter
- 2026 – Developed our own AI facilitation assistant
Our culture and values
We’re passionate about designing engaging experiences that deliver meaningful learning and lasting value. Every simulation we create is built on deep subject matter expertise and years of design experience - carefully crafted to maximise impact and encourage real behavioural change.
Our unique discovery learning process guides the design process, ensuring each simulation is practical, socially engaging, and measurably effective.
- Built with deep subject matter expertise
- Designed by experienced specialists to maximise learning
- Driven by discovery-based, socially-led learning principles
Awards
Our simulations have recieved a number of awards:
- Brandon Hall award
- Skillsoft
- BEX Institute
- Skillsoft Compliance and Ethics Excellence Award for Innovation
- Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development Organisational and Development Award
Certifications
- In 2025 we were certified with ISO/IEC 27001:2022 (Information Security Management Systems)
- Cyber Essentials
Our team
With a background in technology, Scott is responsible for overseeing the architecture, design and development of our platforms as well as managing the business.
Ken is an expert practitioner, author and speaker on collaboration, high-performing teams and game based learning.
A former professional poker player, Tom heads up our delivery team, ensuring our facilitators and clients have the support they need.
Emily McDaid is a marketing communications expert with more than 20 years experience working with technology and engineering businesses.
Jamie is an experienced software engineer with a speciality in scalable and robust system design. Jamie is responsible for our platform architecture alongside simulation development.
Lorna Walls
Client Engagement ManagerLorna is an experienced CEM and is often the first point of contact with our new Clients, explaining who we are and what we do differently to set us apart.
Juan is an expert on systematic innovation and the design of realistic and engaging content for custom business simulations using simulation “engine” frameworks.
Kevin specializes in leadership and management development, change management and leading high performing teams, facilitating simulations on these topics.
With a background as a chartered accountant Dave specialises in “de-mystifying” finance and commercial concepts. He has also designed and employed business simulations to support ‘learning by doing’ in safe, engaging and memorable learning environments.
Jean is professor of practice specializing in leadership and management development, change management and facilitates simulations that promote these.
Tony Campbell
Simulation FacilitatorTony is a veteran cybersecurity specialist, with a focus on strategy, architecture, and innovation. He has written several books and many articles and works as a mentor, teacher, and facilitator of cybersecurity syllabi.
Heather is an experienced facilitator with an engaging and authentic style, easily connecting with participants and clients to create optimal conditions for learning and development.
An experienced and insightful facilitator based in the southeastern United States, Shawn uses experiential facilitation, assessment tools and technology to connect with program participants and create engaging, lively environments for learners.
Why Choose Business Simulations?
- Proven track record with FTSE 250 & Fortune 500 companies for more than two decades
- Immersive, experiential learning that drives measurable results
- Customisable simulations tailored to your organisation’s needs
- Expert facilitation ensuring high engagement and lasting impact
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Where to find us
Business Simulations,
Unit 4,
212-218 Upper Newtownards Road,
Belfast,
Northern Ireland,
BT4 3ET