Simulation
Versions
Just
as different industries and functions need different
simulations we have found that the way you use
simulations and the experience and background of the
participants and tutor also affect simulator needs. So,
with our most recent simulations we provide the
simulation in several versions. Although each simulation
uses the same basic model, it produces different reports
and may involve different decisions.
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- Below the characteristics of the various versions are
described. But, as versions are added based on customer
demand any specific simulation will not have all
versions available but if needed they can be provided.
And, the descriptions below are provided to help
prospective users decide whether they need a special
version and if so which would be appropriate.
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- CLASSIC
- This is the entry level version of the simulation.
It is designed to be used in the majority of training
situations by trainers with little or no experience
of simulation and where time is at a premium. As
this is the basic simulation, this version is available
for a majority of simulations.
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- CLASSIC +
- This is slightly more complex than the Classic
Version involving extra decisions and producing extra
reports. So, it is designed for more experienced
managers or where a little more time is available.
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- PROGRESSIVE
- The complexity of this simulation increases throughout
the simulations. So, this version is especially useful
where the simulation is used as a course
theme where new issues are progressively
introduced and explored. Usually, the new issues are
introduced through additional reports. So, for example,
profit/investment centres are introduced through reports
that look at how each product/market sector generates
profit (and cash) and uses assets. And these reports are
introduced about halfway through the simulation. Besides
introducing new reports, some simulations are provided
where additional decisions are introduced as the
simulation progresses. And, to differentiate these from
the standard progressive version we will be referring to
these as PROGRESSIVE + As the use of simulations spread
across a course is popular and the progressive
paradigm enables the greatest learning to be packed into
available time, most of our most popular simulations are
available in this version.
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- ASSESSMENT
- This version is especially designed for where the
simulation is used as part of an assessment/development
centre. From the participants' viewpoint,
the simulation is the same as the Classic version.
However, a special series of team commentaries are
produced to help the assessors identify participants'
strengths and weaknesses and the issues they should be
addressing. Because of their popularity for use on
assessment/development centres, most of our Challenge Series
are available in this version.
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- COMPLEAT
- The this represents the most complex of all the versions
of the simulations. So, this version is designed for the
most expert user with the most demanding of
needs.
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- CONFERENCE
- This is a special fun version
of the simulation for use at company
conferences. However, besides being fun, it
provides team building with a business success focus and
so differs from othe team building activities (such as
building bridges across alligator infested rivers or
absailing down the Empire State Building). Normally,
because of the demands placed on the organiser (and
because why should you have all the fun) this version is
run by ourselve for you!
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- STUDENT
- This is the entry level version of the simulation
for use in schools. It is similar to the
classic version of the simulation designed to be used b
teachers with little or no experience of simulation and where
time is at a premium. To encourage enterprise and
entrepreneurship these simulations are available at a
large discount provided they are only used with full time
school pupils.
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- ACADEMIC
- This is more complex than the Student Version and
is designed for use in universities. It is simular to the
Progressive Version but with an extensive documentation
pack allowing for the minimum of teaching support. To
encourage enterprise and entrepreneurship these
simulations are available at a large discount provided
they are only used with full time university students.
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Besides these different levels of complexity, the simulations
can be provided in different languages and we can provide
specially sponsored
editions.
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Most recent update: 04/12/04
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E14 6PA, ENGLAND
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