Business Game Ltd.

For decision-makers in business, repeating others’ mistakes shouldn’t be an option. Yet the number of UK businesses being dissolved can exceed 15,000 per week (2024/Q4)! The mind-boggling annual cost to UKplc probably explains why that figure isn't published! Analysts typically cite between five and ten fundamental root causes. Examples include complacency or a lack of accountability. These are the issues just waiting for an inconvenient trigger such as an economic downturn and one or more contributory factors, typically poor cash flow management. High failure rates are usually accompanied by stress, reduced motivation and increased aversion to change. Why not just eliminate those root causes?

Business Game Ltd. works with advisers, coaches, consultants, mentors and trainers to provide an interactive resource which augments and accelerates learning. It works in the same way as the flight simulators used by pilots, who can demonstrate their ability to handle the most demanding situations without putting real people or equipment in danger. Accidents and incidents in the aviation sector are thoroughly investigated until the root, trigger and contributory causes are fully understood. The lessons learned and the improvements needed are pursued relentlessly to prevent recurrence. That’s one of the main reasons why most of the airlines provide by far the safest form of travel today.

Our online simulation-based business games allow those undertaking learning and development programs to apply new ideas and responsibilities in a virtual environment at the same time. Each team acts as the board of a virtual company competing against others in a competitive market. Policy decisions can address finance, HR/admin, marketing, operations, quality, research and development, sales and service as well as external events such as a sudden market downturn. Results for each annual trading period are posted at the end of each round. Versions of the Business Game with different levels of complexity and duration are available to match the knowledge and experience of those taking part.