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“Why companies use computer simulations to enhance learning”

“Why companies use computer simulations to enhance learning”. Jeremy J. S. B. Hall, Churchill Fellow, FRSA 2011 SAGSET Keynote. But First!. About you and me – Experience with simulation & games Use them – regularly, occasionally or never! What do you use them for?

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“Why companies use computer simulations to enhance learning”

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  1. “Why companies use computer simulations to enhance learning” Jeremy J. S. B. Hall, Churchill Fellow, FRSA 2011 SAGSET Keynote

  2. But First! About you and me – • Experience with simulation & games • Use them – regularly, occasionally or never! • What do you use them for? • Who do you use them with? Why Use Simulation

  3. Me Designed and used simulations for in-company business training for most of my business life. I did start when I was very young • Designed 65 different simulations • Run them >2000 with business people around the world • Believe passionately in • their effectiveness • improving design and use Why Use Simulation

  4. Teams of 4 or 5 Decisions & Results Coach & Challenge Tutor Support Information Simulation & Computer Learning “Manager” Learning Context http://www.simulations.co.uk/team.htm http://www.simulations.co.uk/types.htm http://www.simulations.co.uk/tutor.htm Why Use Simulation

  5. A five dimensional modelto take learning beyond content • Explore Knowledge • Develop Skills • Motivate & Engage • Assess & Evaluate • Enhance Learning Based on Churchill Fellowship Study http://www.simulations.co.uk/learneed.htm Why Use Simulation

  6. Exploring Knowledge Why explore and challenge knowledge and understanding? • Business is not black and white • Misunderstandings • Explore Concepts • Linkages between actions and results • Holistic view Why Use Simulation

  7. Developing Skills Business is about doing and so learning must include the doing aspects: Things like: • Team Working • Decision-making • Handling uncertainty & ambiguity • Communicating & promoting ideas Why Use Simulation

  8. Motivation & Engagement The learners are people and the learning activity and environment must address this! • Adult Learning • High Spot • Productivity • Ethos Change • Team Building • Fun! Why Use Simulation

  9. Assessment & Evaluation Assessing the learner self  informal  formal Evaluating the learning (trainer) Current Remedial Future Enhancement Why Use Simulation

  10. Enhancing Learning • Integrating prior & course knowledge • Memorable Assimilation • Test Understanding • Revise, Review and Reinforce • Link Theory with Practice • Participant Centred • Active Learning Why Use Simulation

  11. Applying the model to: • Negotiation Course Finale • Business Acumen Course Theme • Financial Course Icebreaker • Assessment/Development Centre • Company Conference Why Use Simulation

  12. Negotiation Course Finale The simulation enhanced role-play was used at the end of a Negotiating Major Accounts course. Importance on a range of 0 to 5 of • Knowledge Exploration • Skills Practice • Motivation & Engagement • Assessment & Evaluation • Learning Enhancement Why Use Simulation

  13. Business Acumen Theme The simulation was used throughout a Business Acumen course to help managers understand how a complete business operated, the interactions between functions, and explore basic finance, marketing and operations. Importance on a range of 0 to 5 of • Knowledge Exploration • Skills Practice • Motivation & Engagement • Assessment & Evaluation • Learning Enhancement Why Use Simulation

  14. Financial Course Icebreaker • The training provider was running an Advanced Financial Appreciation course for non-financial managers. A course that would complement their Introduction to Finance course. • Importance on a range of 0 to 5 of • Knowledge Exploration • Skills Practice • Motivation & Engagement • Assessment & Evaluation • Learning Enhancement Why Use Simulation

  15. Assessment Centre • The company wished to identify the competencies and development needs of high potential middle managers where one of the instruments was a business simulation. • Importance on a range of 0 to 5 of • Knowledge Exploration • Skills Practice • Motivation & Engagement • Assessment & Evaluation • Learning Enhancement Why Use Simulation

  16. Company Conference • The company wanted to use a business simulation on their annual business conference where the attendees were from all functions. • Importance on a range of 0 to 5 of • Knowledge Exploration • Skills Practice • Motivation & Engagement • Assessment & Evaluation • Learning Enhancement Why Use Simulation

  17. Resources Contact: jeremyhall@simulations.co.uk Web Site: www.simulations.co.uk Blog: www.wisdom4trainers.com Simulation Design Book – free download from www.simulations.co.uk/Corporate%20Cartooning.htm Business Acumen for Trainers Free one-day course for training consultants http://www.simulations.co.uk/Trainer%20Acumen%20Workshop.htm Why Use Simulation

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