Introduction:

Ease-it is a business simulation ‘game’ which is played typically by 12 participants under the guidance of experienced trainers. Participants work in a variety of (3 to 5) rounds, each with its own results and experiences. These results and experiences give cause for reflection and input for the next round. The experiences are also interspersed with the theory.

In developing the Ease-it simulation, a layered approach was taken with tasks for participants, problems experienced by participants and solutions participants can experiment with. This layered structure results in flexible simulations and enables each simulation to meet the specific requirements of the client and the participants.

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Results:

Ease-it demonstrates the results of implementing result-oriented and process-oriented work and the subsequent problems which may arise. Subjects dealt with include customer-orientation, result- orientation, coordination with the client organization and cost awareness.

• Ease-it offers help when implementing a new working method, for example, at the ideas development stage or during the (re)design of a concrete business process.
• Ease-it demonstrates the importance of good agreements, the breaking down of barriers, knowledge sharing and a business-like dialogue.
• Ease-it offers participants the opportunity to improve performance by applying logistic principles and by experiencing and testing, in practice, abstract ideas on change in organizations.
• Ease-it is energizing and motivates participants to critically analyze their own work practices and business processes.

Why Business Simulation:

The power of simulation is utilized and endorsed by business and science.  Confucius once said “I hear and I forget, I see and I remember, I do and I understand”. Through business simulation games, the latter is central i.e. understanding through doing. A simulation game provides the opportunity to experience and test abstract ideas about organizational change.

Business simulation is the perfect tool to test intended changes, present corporate policies in a more effective manner and actively involve employees or colleagues in the change process. In a short time it is possible achieve more than through a long period of meetings, convincing and memo writing.

The Ease-it game simulations emphasize hands-on experience and experimentation. Through the business simulations, participants experience realistic problems (both corporate and professional) from their own working environment but away from their day to day routine and any distractions. This provides participants with a safe learning environment in which to freely experiment with new ideas and solutions.

Simulations rely on the expertise and competencies of participants. Participation in Ease-it is a great motivator. Employees feel actively involved in change, better understand and appreciate the need for change and develop opportunities to realize change.
The sense of ownership is dependent upon three factors: involvement, interest and influence. When employees feel that they are actively involved in the organization and the decision making process, that their interests are adequately reflected in the solution and that they have exerted influence on the solution, a sense of responsibility for the desired outcome has been created. Game simulations cater to these three factors!

Key Learnings:

• Understanding the role of organizational processes (process thinking)
• Understanding the thinking process (customer)
• Understanding methods for process
• Understanding the importance of optimizing control of a process
• Understanding the importance of the people and the knowledge that there is a process
• Understanding the importance of good planning and implementing awareness

Who and When:

Ease-it is a business simulation game for everyone (departments, managers, process designers and operational staff). Each participant will gain an insight and a greater understanding of their own and others' work. During the game the following topics are discussed:

• Process management: awareness of process thinking.
• Process redesign: improving the quality (time, money and result) of processes.
• Lean Six Sigma: identifying and reducing distortions and problems within business processes. Also addressing waste and inefficiencies within the business.
• Theory of Constraint: This theory focuses on addressing the weakest links within a business.
• Team building: New insights are achieved through working together as a team in a challenging, fun, stimulating and informative environment.

Audience:
This training is aimed at a broad audience. Many would benefit from participating including managers, business analysts, process designers, consultants, project managers, operational staff.

Design:
The training will consist of several rounds each of one hour. Each game hour includes the actual execution of process operations, subsequent evaluation, the supporting theory, planning and implementing improvements to the process. The simulations are scored (cost, revenue, profit / loss) to indicate the successful implementation of the necessary improvements to produce the desired process outcomes.

Required knowledge:
None.

Practical Information:

• Everyone can participate!
• Number of participants: 8- 15
• Duration: 4-8 hours
• Number of trainers:  2-3

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