Simulations for financial acumen, people, and strategy
Below is our family of signature simulations that have been tried and tested in the field. Designed by experts, they can be delivered out of the box or with varying degrees of customisation. For a fully customised solution, visit our tailor-made simulations page.
Acuity
Lead a global B2B business over four simulated years, making strategic decisions in finance, operations, and innovation to drive growth and long-term success.
Acumen
Take charge of a global B2C company, make high-stakes decisions, and sharpen your strategic, financial, and negotiation skills in a fast-paced simulation.
Breach
Step into crisis leadership, guide your team through a cyber incident, and make critical decisions under pressure.
Cohesion
Build a high-performing team by earning trust, resolving conflict, and balancing team dynamics while delivering on a critical team project.
Compete
Go head-to-head in a fast-paced business simulation where you craft strategy, set prices, and compete for market dominance.
Consortium
Join forces with rival businesses to deliver a high-value pilot, balancing competition with collaboration to achieve shared success.
Crew
Lead a team of your own: plan the work, delegate tasks, build trust, and develop individuals while balancing priorities under pressure.
Cruise
Navigate a luxury cruise ship, balance guest satisfaction, safety, and profitability, and lead your team to deliver exceptional service under pressure.
Dilemma
Navigate business dilemmas, compete in a shifting market, and make strategic, financial, and collaborative decisions that drive results.
Flow
Run the supply chain of a manufacturing business through four simulated weeks of disruption, committing to decisions on incomplete information as the pressure builds.
Influence
Lead a simulated nine-week change initiative by engaging stakeholders, navigating resistance, and adapting your strategy to deliver lasting impact.
Innovate
Shape and execute an innovation strategy, align your team, and bring new value to market as you guide your business through change.
Frequently asked questions
What skill areas do your simulations develop?
Business simulations primarily develop applied business capability rather than theoretical knowledge. Core areas typically include:
- Financial literacy and commercial acumen
- Strategic thinking and decision making under uncertainty
- Cross functional collaboration
- Operational excellence and process improvement
- Leadership and team alignment
- Stakeholder management and influence
- Change management and transformation capability
The emphasis is on integrated decision making across functions, not isolated skill acquisition.
Are simulations suitable for senior leaders?
Yes. Senior cohorts often derive the greatest value, provided the design reflects their level of complexity.
For executive audiences, simulations focus on:
- Enterprise level trade offs
- Capital allocation and risk
- Market positioning and competitive dynamics
- Governance and long term value creation
- Organisational alignment and culture
The learning impact increases when scenarios mirror strategic ambiguity rather than operational detail.
How many participants per business simulation?
Our simulations can accommodate small groups up to large conferences. Participants play in small teams, with more teams added as the group grows, so the format scales to your headcount.
What industries benefit most?
Our signature simulations are industry agnostic, built around universal business practices and tried and tested frameworks developed by subject matter experts.
Strong adoption is typically seen in:
- Manufacturing and supply chain
- Professional services
- Financial services
- Retail and consumer focused
- Food and drink
- Technology and SaaS
- Energy and infrastructure
The determining factor is not sector, but whether the organisation seeks to invest in their people to improve business outcomes.
How can I buy a business simulation?
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