Training Simulations to Teach Partners

Hello SimDev Community

A trend that has begun to take shape over the last year is using a training simulation to train partner companies. The idea is that in many cases, changing a strategy requires partner companies to be included. Whether the partner is a supplier, a customer, a sales agency, or a contractor. No matter the case, ensuring that the partner company is on board with your requirements is often essential. How does this work?

The training simulation doesn't need to be multi-day, it just needs to focus on what's important: Teaching the importance and advantages of your strategy. This is best accomplished by enabling the participants to experience the advantage of the new strategy (whether it's financial, market share, or position). When participants have the ability to experience the 'why' behind the strategy, this increase comfort and buy-in.

Using a customer business training simulation is also exceptionally engaging. Participants will listen to you, experience the strategy, and get in line with your mutual goals and objectives. This is a quick, easy, and engaging solution that will have immediate impact on your overall business goals.

If you have a partner, contractor, agency, or outside company that is critical to executing your new strategy, think about running them through your business to help increase buy-in and understanding.

Have a nice weekend.