Do you have to facilitate a business simulation of serious game soon? Are you simply thinking about taking the task on and want to know some tips? Great! We can help with that. Whether you're a seasoned corporate training and development manager or a rookie, these tips should apply no matter what. Some you might already know, especially if you have been doing a lot of management training. Even if you do, a little reminder never hurts.
Tips to Facilitating a Business Simulation and/or Serious Game
Tip 1: Practice! Really get to know your game and/or simulation very well. Preferably, if you can assist with the development, this will be a huge help. You should play your serious game or business simulation many times before you even begin to facilitate it.
Tip 2: Be a student. What we mean by this is: Attend one of the corporate training sessions that uses the business simulation and/or serious game. This will help you live a day in the life of a participant. From this, you'll know what works and doesn't work. Make sure to take notes at the end for yourself.
Tip 3: Entertain! This isn't new, but its worth repeating. We have seen many time a strange seriousness that covers facilitators when they work with business simulations or serious games. They suddenly become very serious. Why? You don't need to! These are forms and games. Have a great time with it and your participants will too.
Tip 4: Know Your Stuff. If this the topic of this business simulation or serious game is unfamiliar to you, proceed with caution! You should know the topic(s) very well. Better than your participants. Otherwise, you risk losing credibility and thus, the participant's confidence.
Tip 5: Have fun! Remember, whether this is a business simulation or a serious game, it is a form of business game. Have a good time with this. Bring your great experience and sense of humor. This will help keep engagement high and learning even higher.
We hope these help!
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