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What is the most common question heard about using a custom business simulation within corporate training and development?

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Top 3 Questions About Business Simulations

Questions 1) I'm not familiar with business simulations, what should I know?
This is a huge question. Here are 3 tips to get started using business simulations and serious games:
1) Start small! Don't try to do everything in the first go around. You can always add to the size of the solution later. Start small and build up. This will prevent early failure.
2) Start with a simple branching story. You might already be doing this, but try to make the story more aligned with the goals and objectives of your corporate strategy.
3) Call around and ask others. Talk to either people who have done this before within companies or call vendors that are friendly and happy to talk to you without the sales pressure. Tell them what you're hoping to accomplish and get some advice where to start using a custom business simulation.

Question 2) Do I need a custom business simulation or pre-made?
If you need to align your training around your corporate strategy or leadership model, an off the shelf business simulation might be challenging. If you're looking to train a more standard topic such as business acumen, an off the shelf solution will save you time and money.

Question 3) How do I get started?
Try to go on to forums or groups and find others who have already used a custom business simulation before. Ask lots of questions. This is probably the best place to get started.

Hope this helps!