When we setup a business simulation or serious game for play, we've noticed that we're often carefully watched how we setup the computers. Granted, our setup is a little more advanced than most. We use private networks (VPN), secondary routers, etc. But this is not needed. "How about some tips to a successful business simulation or serious game setup?" you may be asking. Ok, no problem here they are:
Top 5 Technical Tips to Setting Up a Business Simulation and/or Serious Game
- Tip 1: KiSS!!! Keep It Simple (Sam/Samantha ;^): Go with the most basic setup that works. This is always the best solution. It may not look like it, but we always default to this. Since you'll be working on your own network, you won't need the setup we use. Just go simple and you'll be happy!
- Tip 2: Question Technology: Take a step back and make certain your goals can't be achieved with paper and pen. Don't let the sizzle get in the way of learning and development.
- Tip 3: Practice, Practice, Practice: Setup your entire room days before the event. Do as many run throughs as feasible. We know its a lot of time, but its worth it in the end, trust us!
- Tip 4: Start Small and Grow: If this is one of your first solutions, go small! Do not try to boil the business simulation and/or serious game ocean! The best solutions we've seen are the smallest!
- Tip 5: Double check auto updates: Some computers (especially IT setup computers) are set to automatically update and then restart. The last thing you want is to have this happen during a business simulation and/or serious game training and development program. Call your IT dept or look at the auto update settings on your computer and see if you can turn them off.
That's the 5 tips. They are fundamental and sort of common knowledge, but we thought these would help you get off the ground. Even though they are common sense, its good to repeat them. Its usually the basics that are overlooked.
Have a great week!
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