Boosting financial acumen with business simulations

Turning numbers into strategy

Effective strategies are grounded in financial reality. Building financial acumen across your organisation equips people to make confident, informed decisions, align actions with business goals, and assess outcomes with clarity. When financial understanding is widespread, strategy becomes smarter, risk is managed better, and performance improves at every level.

Turning numbers into strategy

Confident, informed decision-making is strengthened by financial knowledge
Strategic alignment and risk management improve with broader financial understanding
Organisational performance benefits when financial acumen is embedded at every level

Businesses understand the value of financial acumen

Businesses see that limited financial expertise hinders growth, and improving financial acumen and literacy delivers clear, measurable gains.

Businesses understand the value of financial acumen

Businesses see that limited financial expertise hinders growth, and improving financial acumen and literacy delivers clear, measurable gains.

65% of senior leaders say poor business acumen blocks strategic goals
Source: Economist Intelligence Unit
Businesses with financially literate management teams are 25% more likely to achieve above-average profitability
Source: Emerald
Only 36% of corporate directors reported a complete understanding of their company's financial position
Source: McKinsey

Build financial acumen with business simulations

Business simulations offer a powerful way to build financial acumen. They provide a psychologically safe environment where participants can explore real-world business scenarios, apply financial concepts, and gain practical experience without real-world risk.

Build financial acumen with business simulations

Practical, hands-on learning with financial statements, key metrics, and real-world business scenarios
Immersive and engaging format that ensures lasting learning
Collaborative environment that encourages peer learning, discussion, and shared insights

A business woman presents a document to her team

Core financial skills gained through simulations

Interpreting profit and loss statements
Analysing balance sheets
Distinguishing leading vs. lagging indicators
Evaluating pricing strategies and differentials
Knowing key metrics like gross margin, net margin, and break-even points
Identifying fixed and variable costs

How business simulations strengthen financial acumen

The simulation enabled us to assess and develop each group's business and financial acumen in a highly engaging, competitive and fun way. It turned out really great. People enjoyed the simulation so much!

James Ong, Organisation Development Officer, Jollibee Foods Corporation

Over 90% of participants reported a better understanding of the importance of aligning financial decisions with business strategy.

Post-simulation report for the Dilemma business simulation

I think running a business acumen and strategy simulation is one of the best decisions we ever made, and one of the most praised learning experiences we’ve offered.

Traci Batson, Global Learning Consultant - Sales, Kerry Group

Boosting financial acumen with business simulations

Turning numbers into strategy

Turning numbers into strategy

Businesses understand the value of financial acumen

Businesses understand the value of financial acumen

Build financial acumen with business simulations

Build financial acumen with business simulations

Core financial skills gained through simulations

How business simulations strengthen financial acumen

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